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For a long time in the U.S. and much of Europe and Asia, 30-45 minutes was considered standard for massage. As we’ve realized over the years how much can be achieved with therapeutic massage, typical sessions extended to 60 or even 90 minutes or more. Most massage therapists prefer to take breaks of at…
I subscribe to the idea of using the food we eat as medicine to keep the body healthy. I was motivated to look up foods that prevent or ease arthritis because it seems to be an issue for many. Following is a list of 7 types of food to prevent arthritis pain: 1) Green tea…
I thought I’d share a few tips on how to cope with all the hours of sitting in a cramped little seat with the tiny fork and knife set, the tiny meal, served in the tiny dishes, with the tiny drink in the tiny cup. When traveling, your biggest enemies are inactivity and improper…
Both hot and cold compresses can ease pain, but the trick is knowing which one to use when. Any time you have a sudden onset of discomfort (either from a new injury or a flare-up of an existing one), apply a cold pack for 20 minutes, several times a day. Icing the area decreases blood…
What exactly is a Trigger Point or, Myofascial Trigger Points (TrP)? They are simply a firm, tangible, tender spot found in any given muscle group with symptoms including deep, aching pain, numbness, inflammation and a loss of range of motion. Many people would compare these spots to knots. In my practice, I see these occur…
We expect pain and soreness in just about every muscle from the waist down when it comes to jogging, but why would we experience pain in the shoulders? Many of us have some sort of postural imbalance where the shoulders aren’t lined up well. For just about everyone, there is muscle tension and stress…
Isn’t it about time for a MASSAGE??????? Can you even remember the last time you had a massage? Do you happen to remember how you FELT after your last massage? “It was wonderful! Relaxing! Refreshing! So Good!” These comments are typical after a massage. People often wonder why they waited SOOOOO long since their last massage. …
Last week, while at an outcall, I noticed that two dogs (Nina and Shay) were in the room, lying near the massage table, hind end to hind end, fully relaxed, enjoying the fact that their Momma was getting a massage and savoring the music I was playing while she relaxed. It was an adorable thing…