How Massage Therapists Can Better Explain Pain to Clients: Insights from Leading Pain Science Research
As massage therapists, one of the most challenging moments in our practice comes when clients ask: “Why do I hurt?” The way we answer this fundamental question can profoundly impact their recovery journey, their relationship with their body, and their ability to engage actively in healing. Recent advances in pain science research offer valuable insights that can transform how we communicate about pain in our practices. Beyond the Biomedical Model For decades, healthcare professionals—including massage therapists—have explained pain primarily through…