When we hear the word “massage,” we typically associate it with muscles. Got a sore muscle? Get it massaged. Got knots in your muscles? Get them massaged. Are stiff muscles getting you stressed? Get them massaged. But what about getting a massage for your joints? We don’t usually associate massages with bones and joints. After… Read more
Massage Benefits
The telltale signs are all there: the twitchy muscles that feel tight whenever you move around. You’ve been working a lot recently, and you forget to drink more water. You’re relaxing on your zero gravity lounge chair during the weekend when all of a sudden, your leg starts cramping. The contraction was so severe that… Read more
Back pain, especially at the lower side of the spine, is said to be the second most common cause of missed workdays, and disability in US adults. If you’ve ever suffered from it, you know how uncomfortable and painful it can be to ignore as it can disrupt your everyday performance and focus. Simple daily… Read more
When you have neck pain, it can be difficult to think of anything else. We use the phrase “pain in the neck” to describe things that bother us because neck pain is really like no other type of pain. Acute neck pain, like the type you get when you sleep in an odd position, can… Read more
In this blog post, you’re going to learn the myriad of deep tissue massage side effects, and how this popular massage modality can greatly speed up the recovery of overused and injured muscles. Incidentally, over 20 percent of cancer patients utilize deep tissue massage as part of their overall treatment. It helps to melt away the… Read more
Getting a massage can feel like the height of luxury. It’s relaxing, indulgent and feels great! But massages also have a lot of great health benefits that go far beyond relaxation. Whether you book a massage with me, self-massage, or have an at-home mini-massage with a willing partner, it turns out that a weekly massage… Read more
The other day, a client was complaining to me that they felt they were actually getting smaller from all the sitting they do at their desk job. That got me thinking. “Can Massage Make You Taller?” Here’s my answer. Sedentary Lifestyles In today’s culture, everyone seems to be constantly plugged into some device, be it a computer… Read more
Some people consider massage a luxury, but it is vital to any injury prevention program or personal wellness maintenance routine. Like exercise, massage does more for you if you engage in it regularly . . . even a monthly treatment can help to maintain your general health. 5 Reasons To Book Your Next Massage Right… Read more
Some people consider massage to be a luxury, but I believe it is vital to any injury prevention program or personal wellness program. A regular massage routine is essential if you want to experience a positive change in your quality of life with less stress, pain, better sleep and more energy. Below are 7… Read more
Massage Helps Bugs Bunny Bounce Back After A Hard Workout Scientists at the Ohio State University compared the effect of immediate versus delayed massage after exercise. In the study, 18 mature white rabbits had their hind limb tibialis anterior muscles (in humans, the shin muscle) mechanically stimulated. Following the exercise, one group of rabbits… Read more
Looking for a way how to help low back pain relief? A small Polish study featuring 26 patients indicated that deep tissue massage is statistically better for low back pain relief as compared with therapeutic massage, although “further research is needed to verify the results,” the researchers noted. This study compared the effectiveness of two… Read more
Battling sleep deprivation can be a nightmarish experience for those trying to get some simple shut-eye. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that 1 in 3 adults suffer occasional bouts of insomnia. Not getting enough sleep can lead to possible health consequences that negatively affect the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. 9… Read more