You make me sick

[julietpro60]

I have been noticing with my pain magament clients I have been making them sick about 24 hr. after they see me. After there sickness is over there pain is gone too. Any thoughts as to how I can tap into this without making clients sick?

 

[Mr Sheepy is back again]

You make me sick

Perhaps giving us some more information might help... what sort of techniques you are performing, etc.

 

[NYgirl]

You make me sick

I get sick after if I have a cupping session done on me or if I have NMT done.

 

[Dark]

You make me sick

Perhaps giving us some more information might help... what sort of techniques you are performing, etc.

Every time I was doing DT without lotion and all of these people are in extreme pain

 

[Adan T]

You make me sick

Maybe a little bit of Lymph Drainage at beginning and/or end of the session would be supportive.

LDT I at Upledger would give you some great basic techniques.

 

[Uncle]

You make me sick

Are they properly hydrated before AND after the session? Could be the toxins are overwhelming their system?

Are they taking the time to eat a little something before the session. Sometimes people get busy and in the rush to make their appointments forget to grab a bite to eat. I remember a classmate at MT school who forgot to eat before class, and she definitely felt sick after her massage.
I think at least one of our members talked about having a basket of snacks available for her busy clients on the go. I remember reading about it and thinking it was a really nice touch.

 

[Gloryuh]

You make me sick

Is it possible that you are unintentionally triggering healing crisises in your clients? fwiw

 

[Cherryblossum]

You make me sick

Is it possible that you are unintentionally triggering healing crisises in your clients? fwiw

That sure could be. I had a friend who triggered a healing crisis in me. It was odd and would occur each time she adjusted me for about three months, but it sure did the trick!

 

[Kyle 13]

You make me sick

Is it possible that you are unintentionally triggering healing crisises in your clients? fwiw

That sure could be. I had a friend who triggered a healing crisis in me. It was odd and would occur each time she adjusted me for about three months, but it sure did the trick!

Please explain a healing crisis to me ? Is this a good thing?

 

[Sutaato]

You make me sick

Here's a pretty good article regarding it: http://www.upwardquest.com/healing-crisis.html

And, one other: http://www.compassionatedragon.com/crisis.html

That should get you started in your search to read more about it.

In my case, I had some dermatological issues that would flare after the adjustment and then diminish after two days. Each time the skin healing more.

 

[Zubayr]

You make me sick

It could just be the clients you happen to be attracting at this time. I don't get that reaction very often, but when I do it's usually several clients close together. I have noticed that (in my clients) the likelihood of "healing crises" seems to be increased with clients that (A) are not accustomed to regular massage, (B) have chronic health issues or significant old injuries, (C) are obese and/or chronically underhydrated, or (D) any combination of A-C.

 

[slipknotmaggot]

You make me sick

I wouldn't jump to the "toxins" idea, while metabolic wastes can frequently be stored in soft tissue and be released they are by no means toxic. Plus the theory of flushing out lactic acid has been shown to be a myth, so that can be ruled out too.
Most of the cases I have heard about regarding clients feeling sick after massages relate to the work being to deep, causing mild nausea from the increased circulation to tissues that are normally starved of oxygen and nutrients the blood carries to them. If you do mostly deeper work, like trigger point release, frictioning or muscle stripping and stretching, especially if you spend extra time on their neck, shoulders, or lower back, some of the most common areas for focus work to be on.
Try easing up the work a little bit and slow down the strokes and techniques your currently doing and really emphasize to your clients why good hydration is important for their body to function well. Suggest that they ice the area of focus to ward off a painful inflammation also, because some people can have nausea as a reaction to inflammation.