It can be overwhelming and confusing when it comes to figuring out which massage session length is the best for you.
I’ve sorted out some things to consider when scheduling your next appointment based on the length of the session. Each person has different needs and treatment goals, so please take this information as a suggestion rather than rule when scheduling your next appointment.
The “threat bucket” is an analogy that can help us understand our pain response and give us clues into how we can change our experience of pain. Let me explain.
We all have a “bucket.” Some are made of metal and others plastic - some are larger and others are smaller. It varies from person to person, and things like our environment, culture, and upbringing help determine what our specific bucket is like. But regardless, each of us has a bucket with a threshold.