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Do You Have Questions About Children’s Massage? We’ve got the Answers

April 3, 2023 by Nadine

Are you curious about the benefits of massage therapy for children? As parents, we want our children to be healthy and happy, and massage can be a great way to promote their physical and mental well-being. However, there are often questions and concerns about massage for children, particularly for kids with ADHD or anxiety, or regarding the use of deep tissue massage.

Additionally, many parents may wonder how to properly massage their child’s legs, or appropriate ages for kids to get a massage.

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Several common child massage questions are answered

In this article, we will answer several common questions about massage for children, and provide information on the benefits of children’s massage therapy.

What is the youngest age to get a massage?

The youngest age to get a massage at our clinic would be 3 years old. I have been a practicing massage therapist since 2000 and I have worked on all age of people. As a professional, the youngest aged to get a massage is three, and as a parent my child received massage from day one.

It is however more common for children to receive professional massage after the age of 5, simply because their attention span is longer and they are more likely to be able to lye still for 30 min. Also, they have a greater level of communication, so as to affectively let the therapist know what area’s are bothering them and if the pressure is enough or too much.

Please consult with your therapist before bringing your child in for a massage at any age as some therapist are not trained to treat children under a certain age or are not comfortable treating children.

Can massage help kids with anxiety?

Yes, massage can help kids with anxiety. A study that is published in the National Library of Medicine shows that the cortisol, the stress hormone, decreases by and average of 31%, While serotonin and dopamine levels increase by about the same amount after a person (of any age) received a massage.

Is massage good for kids with ADHD?

Yes, Massage is good for kids with ADHD. At least that is my opinion, and it definitely can not hurt. As anxiety, ADHD and stress are all closely related, decreasing stress hormones and tension in the body can only have a positive affect on the body.

The study from the National Library of Medicine shared in the previous answer would provide more answers to this question.

Is deep tissue massage good for kids?

No, deep tissue massage is not good for kids. Deep tissue itself can be dangerous for kids because their muscles, tissues and bones are still developing which makes them more susceptible to injury.

How do you massage a child’s legs?

Massage to a child’s legs assuming it is being done as part of a whole body treatment is typically done with the child first lying face down and after their back has been treated. The legs, one at a time, is undraped, lotion or oil is applied first to the therapist’s hands and then rubbed on to the child’s leg. If the child is comfortable the massage could include glutes, hamstrings, calves and feet.

Then the child is asked to turn over and the same is done to the front of the leg, including quads, shin and feet.

More Answers for Questions about Children’s Massage

There are a variety of questions parents have in regards to their child receiving massage. We try to answer as many as we can. Below you can find more answers to questions about kids massage.

  • What Are the Benefits of Massaging Kids?
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