Category Archives: Health & Wellness
The Art of Self-Massage (Part I)
A common lament about massage is the price. And there is also the I-don’t-have-enough-time excuse that many use to justify not getting a massage, even though their feet and head ache, their shoulders are tense, their hands hurt, and their … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Massage, Pain Management
Tagged foot massage, hand massage, head massage, Massage, relaxation, self-massage, shoulder massage, torso massage
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The Therapeutics of Massage
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about some pretty exciting figures from the world of massage therapy (see my previous entry, Massage Therapy By The Numbers). These figures, released by the AMTA, show how the massage therapy industry is … Continue reading
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Tagged health, Massage, massage industry, therapeutic, therapy
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Massage And The Dentist's Office, Together At Last!
If the thought of going to the dentist has you stressed out, relax. There are options out there that can make going to the dentist feel like going to the spa. What are they? Dental spas, or course! Yes, two … Continue reading
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Tagged dental spa, dentist, health, Massage, spa
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Keep Your Back Strong With Massage
If you appreciate sitting, standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, or doing many of the other daily actions we all take for granted everyday, you won’t appreciate this: All these actions can lead to back pain. This is why four out … Continue reading
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Tagged back, Massage, pain, therapy
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Massage: A Deeper Look (Part II)
One of the most important things to do before giving – or receiving – a deep tissue massage is to determine which muscles need a deep tissue approach. It’s very rare that all muscles will need to have deep tissue … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Massage, Pain Management, Sports Massage, Stress Reduction
Tagged deep tissue, health, Massage, muscle pain, relaxation, sports, stress, swedish, tension
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Massage: A Deeper Look (Part I)
I’ve been blogging recently about animal massage – even snake massage (my stomach still clenches when I think about that one!) and both entries touched briefly on “deep massage”. I think it’s important to understand what deep tissue massage actually … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Massage, Pain Management, Sports Massage, Stress Reduction
Tagged chronic, deep tissue massage, muscle pain, relaxation, sports, swedish
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Massage For Animals: The Birth Of The Pet Spa (Part II)
There are already massage schools for animal massage, and, of course, companies offering their animal massage services to help your pet recover from injury and surgery or, of course, to get the “relaxation and stress reduction” of which all our … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Massage, Pets, Stress Reduction
Tagged animal, health, Massage, massage school, pet, spa
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Massage For Animals: The Birth Of The Pet Spa (Part I)
Pampered pets have become a common occurrence in today’s culture – dogs dressed in full outfits can be seen walking the streets, treats allow pets to taste hickory-smoked bacon and Ahi tuna, and some pets often eat better than even … Continue reading
Geriatric Massage Improves Health
With the wisdom of age comes the realization that good health is something that needs to be worked toward. Receiving geriatric massage is a great method to improve the way you feel along with your general well being. This technique … Continue reading
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Tagged geriatric massage, Massage, senior citizen
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Massage Helps Combat Fatigue
The fight against fatigue is a familiar battle for many people. Caffeine is a common weapon, but it leaves its victims frazzled and lethargic. One increasingly popular weapon used to fight fatigue is therapeutic massage. If you exert yourself on … Continue reading