Did the therapist ignore my request?
My lower back has been really tight due to stress. My wife suggested I try a massage. I have only ever had a few in my life. When I arrived for the app, I told the massage therapist I was there for lower back pain related to stress. The massage itself was okay and relaxing, but he spent only 4 minutes (out of the 45 minute session) on my lower back. The rest of the time was spent on my shoulders and upper back. As a person who struggles with conflict, I didn't mention anything during the massage. When he asked at the end how it was I didn't say good or bad or address my concerns. I just walked out disappointed and annoyed that I wasn't listened to. I wondered if maybe I had it wrong and he actually did listen to me... Did the therapist spend time on these spots because they are related to lower back pain? Would you reach out after the fact and explain concerns? Given the vulnerability with massages, I don't ever expect to go back to him or that clinic...