The Future of the Massage Table

It might seem to be a bit over the top to refer to a new design in massage table as "revolutionary" but that is the way the ABC Massage Table is being marketed by its manufacturer. After a little research, not only does that term seem fair, but it could be somewhat modest.

ABC stands for the adjustable breast comfort system. It was invented by a woman who felt the need for and benefited from frequent massages but did not like the accompanying discomfort and pain resulting from spending the time during those sessions in a face down position. Through the years, this problem has been addressed by tables with cut-out areas that were meant to relieve pressure on the breast area, but positioning was always difficult, if not impossible, and while they did help somewhat, they were far from ideal. Bolsters and pillows have also been employed to alleviate discomfort but usually proved inadequate and created their own set of problems.

The ABC Massage Table has an adjustable pad area that can be operated by the massage therapist during the session without any interruption or effort on the part of the client. The pad can be lowered using a powerful foot pump and release valve and adjusts itself based on the body size of the client. It is designed to fit all body types while providing superior support for any number of massage techniques and, at the same time, reducing pressure on the breast area.

This adjustable pad can also be raised well above the level of the table. This is especially useful for allowing the massage therapist access to the shoulders, back and neck when the client is on his back and it also opens and expands the chest area. The raised pad coupled with the use of the attached face rest for supporting the head enables range of motion work in a way that was very difficult to achieve in the past.

Is it possible to provide a great massage with a traditional massage table? Of course it is. However, massage therapy is one of the few career fields actually growing in this distressed economy. As more new practitioners enter the market, competition will increase. Success will depend on who provides the best overall experience. Combining your skills and experience with the obvious advantages of this new massage table technology may very well be the edge that you need.