Optimal Positioning of Heavy-Set Clients Maple Leaves Spa Center in Dubai | ☎ +971-52-327-1188

 Optimal Positioning of Heavy-Set Clients Maple Leaves Spa Center in Dubai | ☎ +971-52-327-1188

Most massage therapists only ever practice or treat normal-weight to over-weight clients, and only know how to position and work on these body types. However, since such a large portion of the American population is obese, it is important for a massage therapist to be able to deal with this group of people and be able to give them the proper care that they deserve.

What is Obesity?

Although it is often used as a derogatory term, obesity is actually a clinical term used to specify people who have a body mass index (BMI) of over 30. The BMI is a person’s weight in kg divided by height in meter-square. Today it is fairly easy to calculate this through various online calculators and healthcare/weight loss websites so it is possible to determine who fits into that category. Heavy-set patients can range anywhere from 300 to 500 pounds and can be quite tall as well at times.

Why do Heavy-set Clients Need Massages?

People who have this level of extra pounds to carry around can develop many issues over the years. Their knees, hips, neck, lower back, feet, and other areas are more prone to aches and pains. Their muscles and bones may become weaker and their range of motion also becomes very limited due to the extra weight they carry. Most obese people also suffer from high blood pressure. As a result, most are in need of massage therapy to help with the pain and to increase range of motion.

The sad part is that most massage therapists are not equipped with the right knowledge to help these clients. Most clients complain that only their middle area receives attention during a massage, while the rest is forgotten.