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What is mentioned as the first consideration of a masseur in the massage treatment?

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Among all other forms of medical practices, massage is perhaps one of the most fascinating as well as rewarding of all. This is so because of its being such a simple and direct form in which individuals contact, thus, satisfying the basic human desire for touch. In other words, there can be hardly anything so rewarding as having the skill to massage since it can strengthen one’s contact with friends, family or the loved ones as you help them relieve their bodily stress, muscular pain, backache and so on. It is understood that massage is a fundamental skill which each one of us should possess. It requires some basic techniques and strokes. At the same time other essentials requirements to be a practitioner include generosity, warmth and time. Besides, one needs to be well aquainted with the basics of anatomy and physiology to have an exact idea of where to place the hands. Along with theoretical and practical knowledge, it is necessary to have a fair knowledge of various oils and aromatherapy that helps in enhancing the massage. In practice, the first step involves deciding the place of massage for example-if it is a quick neck and shoulder or hand massage, the patient must be made to sit with a supported back, be it on floor or chair. However, a full body massage may ideally be given in a place where there is enough space for the patient to lie down comfortably. Further come the oils used in the treatment. Some of the commonly used oils are sweet almond, grape seed, avocado, carrot, jojoba and apricot. The essential oils include chamomile, basil, jasmine, rose, sandalwood and bergamot. It is recommended that the commonly used oils (also called base oils) must be kept separate from the essential oils. Although the oils used in massage are mostly a mix of base and essential oils but their appropriate measure is important to achieve various effects on the body. To make an ideal mix of oil generally 25 drops of essential oil are mixed into 50 ml of base oil. After the mixing of oils, it is warmed before application.