Before leaving the room to allow the client to undress to get on the table, the client informs you that they would like you to focus on a certain muscle that you have never heard of. What would be your best course of action in order to meet the client's needs?
A)Tell the client that you have never heard of that muscle.
B)Tell the client that there is no such muscle.
C)Wing it through the treatment and hope that you massage the muscle that the client asked you to work on.
D)Look up the muscle in your reference books or on the internet and address that area at the beginning of the massage.

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Letting a client know that you have never heard of a specific muscle might indicate your inexperience in the field. Always reference a condition or an area that you are not sure of by looking up the area while you are waiting for the client to get on the table. If you are still not entirely sure of how to proceed, at least you will have some background and know the general area to work on. From there, take directions from the client to address their needs for that specific muscle. Be open to learning new information which will help you grow as a massage therapist.

Before Leaving the Room to Allow the Client to Undress