Red Flag which is also a contraindication: Client presents with lower back pain and radiating pain down one leg and also reports of having changes in bowel and bladder control. This is a Red Flag and a contraindication.

Board certification can be obtained from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and indicates that a massage therapist has attained a higher level of achievement beyond entry level licensure. Board certification is the highest voluntary credential available to massage therapists.

It is recommended to be getting massaged at least once every three weeks (or every two) to help aid in healthy tissue repair and reduce pain felt from the intensive workouts that the body is going through.