RELAX, IT’S OK, DON’T HAVE A HEART ATTACK
It’s the nature of a massage therapist’s work that clients seem to have the same issues in bundles. One week it’s shoulder pain, the next everyone’s low back hurts. I have been doing this for ten years, long enough to know this is the norm. Well, this week it’s stress. It’s a muscles job to…
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Reasons for Pain
I just had an encounter with a new client that is extremely common. First of all, it was difficult to get her to agree that massage may be able to help her. This happens all the time because I am not the typical massage therapist, not a fluff-n-buff as I call it. I am a…
Stretches for those who sit
Here is a few quick stretches to do that are exceptionally good for those who sit at computers for long periods. ~All stretches should be held for 30 seconds, this helps the muscle realize it’s full length. ~DO NOT stretch to the point of pain, just to a good stretch. If you reach pain back…
Relieve Sinus Pain
HEADACHES: sinus, tension, migraines, all types headaches can be caused by tight neck muscles. Knowing where your pain is helps your massage therapist get to the point quicker. If you get headaches, massage can help.
Tired of Muscle Cramps?
Are you tired of muscle cramps? According to The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 2006, “Spasms can be defined as electromyographic (EMG) activity as the result of increased neuromuscular tone of the entire muscle, and they are the result of nerve-initiated contractions.” In short, a spasm is a muscle contraction or cramp. Typically the spasm…
Busy Busy Busy
Too busy to read this? Think that over. What makes up your busyness? Work Running kids/family to and fro House work Caring for others Volunteering There are any number of things that take up our time in a day. As was pointed out to me by my pastor, Shon Smith, typically we are…
Arthritis comes with old age, right?
Arthritis comes with old age, right? NO! Muscles attach to bone and cause the bone to move, via the joint, when they contract. When muscles do not realize their full length because they become overused, misused, or become fatigued, they contract. Contracted muscles lose length and, over time, are not able to realize their full…
Stop Foot Pain!
If you have foot pain you know what we mean! There are several causes and symptoms for foot pain. One of the more common issues is pain when taking the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning or long periods of sitting. There may be many causes for this pain, plantar…