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Posted on: January 17, 2014

When working as a massage therapist, a person can put their hands through a lot of work. Of course, this is part of the job and hard to avoid. However, it is wise for a massage therapist to understand what he or she can do to ease the pain and avoid long-term problems. With this in mind, here are three ways a massage therapist can take care of his or her hands. No long days: For many, it is tempting to work a 12 hour shift to bring in a lot of money. While this is true, it is better to work a regular schedule and only work 6-8 hours a day. When doing this, a massage therapist will not overuse his or her hands as it is easy to do when working long shifts. Stretches: By doing a few basic hand stretches, one can reduce and reverse any pain. Of course, when learning new stretches, one should take the time to learn them properly the first time around. Simply put, when learning a few basic techniques, one can come home feeling great. Rest hands: After a long shift at work, many will go home and use a keyboard and mouse. Others will play video games using a controller. While both of these activities are not bad, they can cause more pain to a massage therapist who already uses his or her hands all day. To avoid overuse, one should opt for low-key activities that do not involve the hands too much. A massage therapist must take these steps to avoid long-term problems to his or her hands. Luckily, when doing so, one will not develop serious complications. Without a doubt, it is easy for one to follow these three tips and a person who develops good habits will enjoy less pain in the future.

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