Help me

Body: 

I am taking an energy healing course and I have had to purchase a massage table which is quite heavy. I believe it is 40 pounds. It comes with a carrying case that has a large strap on it. I was just wondering if any of you lovely ladies had any advice on how I should carry the table in it's case. Should the shoulder strap go diagonally across my chest with the table towards my back or over one shoulder towards one side of my body? It does have handles as well that I could use as well as the shoulder strap. I think one of the challenges will be taking it in and out of my car. I would have to lift it to get it in and out of the car. It will be a while before I committ to a location I can rent as I am still in training and will need to go to clients. As I build my clientel than I can look into renting a place. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Forum:

Dear Angel,
Good luck with the course! If it were me, I would see if I could find some wheels that might attach to the bottom of your case. Maybe they make something with bungi cords that would slip over the case. Maybe a local hardware store might have a solution,or recommend someone who could attach a couple of wheels. I would also slide the case out of the car and tilt it to the ground. Basically, with a prolapse condition, I would want to minimize the lifting of the table and find a way to roll it.
WholeWomanPA

Thank you. I was thinking about getting it on wheels somehow. I will have to find a way to slide the case out of the car without scratching the bumber or damaging the bag. I don't want my prolapse getting worse. I don't have a lot of upperbdy strength so lifting it in and out of the car would be terrible for my trio of prolapses. Will have to come up with something because I really enjoy doing healings.

Costco sells a massage table on wheels online. Or get a fold-up luggage trolley. I've seen collapsible ramps meant for older dogs to get into the back of trucks or SUVs. I bet one of those would be good. Check out one of those giant pet stores or do an online search. You could also arrange for the table to be close to the top of the trunk if you have a small car (like set it on top of some kind of crate), so that you can just slide it out rather than having to reach in an pull from the bottom. You'll figure out a way!
ETA: I just googled "dog ramp" and got a lot of great hits and some photos too!

I would suggest a heavy bumper protector which folds out of the boot/trunk, protecting the rubber seal and bumper, thus anchoring it inside the boot so it is always there when you need it. Another suggestion would be heavy, plastic skids down one side and on the corners, and wheels or rollers on another edge. You can turn it around from skid side to wheel side by balancing it on one corner. I would use all these helpers together. Each will enhance the helpful aspects of the others.

It might be easier to stand it verticallybehind the front passenger seat because it will be closer to the ground, so less cumbersome to remove safely.

So glad to see that you are engaging your brain to solve this problem. Most problems of this type are solvable in ways that are not harmful for POP. I have found that allowing myself plenty of loading and unloading time is my secret weapon, so I am not in a hurry, and can think my way deliberately through every load shifting task without taking quick, risky shortcuts.

There seems to be no way out of weight in massage tables because the size of its legs lend it the stability it needs while in use. You just have to think your way around the task. Best of luck and good progress with your course. I am very glad there will eventually be one more POP friendly masseuse out there in the world!

Louise

Hi, they sell these "as seen on TV" in Walmart. You put the gadget under the table, and it shifts the weight in a way that you can easily move it yourself. Hope that helps.