Massage Reduces headache pain Massage therapists regularly treat headache sufferers using trigger point massage and gentle Swedish techniques. Trigger point massage is usually not applied directly to the point of the headache, but in other areas, such as the lower back of the skull, right at the top of the neck. By applying pressure to…
2 CommentsMassageBookBy Mark VolkmannKinesio taping uses a special designed tape that is applied to the body in ways that improve imbalances, protect muscles and improve performance. Even with proper physical therapy and massage, injuries take time to heal. During the healing process, sufferers can experience varying amounts of pain and limited movement. This makes working, training, and even regular exercise difficult or impossible…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannMassage for athletes has a host of benefits, from encouraging relaxation and reducing stress to minimizing pain and reducing recovery time from illness and injury. Benefits of massage are taken very seriously in the world of athletes, where massage is being seen as a way of improving performance as well as shortening recovery time from injury and reducing pain.…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannAromatherapy Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy that has been used to improve mood and aid in relaxation. Some of the benefits come from the fact that aromatherapy is often integrated into other therapies, such as massage, where essential oils are mixed in with the base massage oils. Aromatic oils are also often diffused during reflexology,…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannReiki is often considered to be a hands off therapy as it involves little if any direct contact between you and the therapist. It works with the body’s energies and seeks to balance and remove blockages to those energies. With this technique, the Reiki practitioner is supporting the body’s ability to heal itself and to…
1 CommentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannReflexology is a form of massage that finds and addresses unhealthy imbalances in the body. Anything from a serious illness to the strains and stresses of modern life can throw your body out of balance. When that happens, you’re more susceptible to illnesses and complications that can affect your ability to function at your best.…
Leave a commentUncategorizedBy Mark VolkmannWhy You need a massage: You have one speed: GO. Let’s face it. You will never hear your boss ask you to do your job slower. You will never catch a cab being the slowest person on the curb. You never think “I hope the copier breaks today so I can be extra late to…
1 CommentMassageBookBy Mark VolkmannGet centered, discover a healthy work/life balance, and embrace the present day with these 5 Zen practices that are sure to revive and refresh you. Zen Practices: Develop rituals Creating a habit through rituals – it can be a wonderful way to achieve mindfulness. If you don’t already have a morning or evening ritual to…
Leave a commentEducation, Healthy LivingBy Mark VolkmannMassage therapy and other bodywork modalities can be difficult professions. At times you may feel like all you do is give—your compassion, your empathy and of course, your skill—to your clients. You may come home tired and run-down physically and emotionally. The truth is that the people who work to help others often forget to…
Healthy Living, massage therapistsBy Mark VolkmannBrought on by a pinched nerve in the dominant wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome is a hand and arm condition that causes several symptoms such as tingling and numbness. Individuals who are more susceptible to carpal tunnel include women, adults, diabetes sufferers, and those who perform assembly line work. Here’s how massage therapy can help: Reduce…
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