Why are we thankful for massage? Let us count the ways! Techniques that heal Your massage therapist can not only make you feel better at your scheduled sessions, her or she can give you tools to feel better between massages. Massage therapy is directly correlated with posture improvement and will help alleviate muscle tension,…
Leave a commentMassageBookBy GregoryYou could exude the grace of a figure skater and still: It’s highly unlikely that you will go through life without injuring yourself by falling, being involved in a car accident or simply being active and on the go. If you’re fortunate, your post-injury rehabilitation will be quick and effective. And if your treatment plan…
1 CommentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannEvery massage should be as different as the individual receiving it. While many experienced massage therapists are very good at discovering each body’s unique set of muscular and physical issues, the quality of your massage is very much dependent on how well you inform your therapist of what’s going on with your body. Massage therapists…
4 CommentsEducation, Healthy LivingBy Mark VolkmannStress is necessary for survival. Every day is typically full of activities that elicit the stress response, like driving in traffic, having an important meeting, disciplining children, rushing because you’re late, or any other common daily activities. It is also essential to our health to have relief from these stressful moments. It’s not healthy physically…
2 CommentsMassageBookBy Mark VolkmannWe’ve all experienced times where we just can’t seem to get to sleep. These sleep disruptions can be because of stress, schedule changes, or pain. Even hormonal imbalances can result in poor sleep. Waiting through the night, tired but unable to sleep, all the while knowing the next day will be miserable, is incredibly frustrating.…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannMost people spend a lot of time sitting. Whether it’s in a car, in a conference room, or at a desk, all those hours add up to a significant part of the day. If you spend those hours sitting in a less than ideal posture, some degree of neck and back pain is almost guaranteed. Proper…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannUse Massage to Counteract the Effects of Prolonged Sitting Congratulations on your new job! Unfortunately, the job posting and the interviewer failed to mention that the obscene workload and unrealistic deadlines will lead to you sitting at your desk for upwards of 10 hours a day. There is no doubt among researchers that prolonged periods…
Leave a commentMassageBookBy GregoryIf you’re like most adults, you’ve cruised right through middle age – and maybe beyond – before your physician rendered a jarring diagnosis: You have high blood pressure. While your physician may prescribe a medication to regulate your blood pressure, he or she also will likely recommend other strategies that can help lower your blood…
1 CommentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannSciatica is a painful and debilitating condition that can affect anyone. It has no single cause and sufferers often say they simply woke up with it. The condition causes pain in the lower back, hips, and legs, usually on just one side of the body. Sufferers also often find that they experience changes in sensation on…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannMassage therapy has been shown to be effective in treating and preventing carpal tunnel syndrome. Improved circulation, reduced inflammation, removing metabolic residues, and soothing the irritated muscles and tendons all help in preventing and recovering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when the muscles and tissue around the median nerve of the hand swell and create pressure on the nerve. Early…
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