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2. Creating Force That Doesn’t Hurt You Most massage therapists are familiar with the advice that using their thumb to create pressure during a massage session is not a good idea and can lead to a variety of injuries over time, some that may be career-ending. Your forearm is a better option than relying on the delicate joints and muscles in your hands, especially when considering the number of massages you might be doing in one day. When you couple the use of creating pressure via your core—leaning into the client— with using larger muscle groups like your forearm, you’re able to create the pressure some clients need or want while also putting less strain on your own body. Save the work you do with your hands for a client’s head, hands, feet and face. 5. Breathing Into Your Work You might tell your clients to take a deep breath before you start your massage session or remind them throughout their time with you to take a breath to further promote relaxation. But breathing isn’t just for your clients. Paying attention to your own breath during a massage session can help you stay in tune with your body and quickly correct lapses in your body mechanics. Being aware of your breath can also help you relax and stay focused so you can provide the best massage therapy to your clients.