Category Archives: Pain Management
Geriatric Massage: A Field That Will Continue to Grow (Part I)
Massage has been proven to help relieve the effects of chronic pain, such as back pain, arthritis, and bursitis. And massage’s proven ability to increase circulation means that its other byproducts include an increase in balance and flexibility, improved posture, … Continue reading
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Tagged arthritis, elderly, geriatric massage, health, massage therapy, pain, population trends
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Blow your allergies (and mucus) away with massage
Sniffles. Check. Trash can full of wet tissues. Check. Constant sneezing. Check. Allergy season is always around, dependent on where you live and what kind of allergens you react to. And this can make play, and even work, very tough … Continue reading
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Tagged allergies, aromatherapy, blocked sinuses, health, Massage, massage therapy, mucus, nasal congestion, phlegm, self-massage
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The Many Benefits of Massage
It has been well over a year since this blog came into existence, and in that time it has focused a lot on the health benefits of massage. Just for the sake of cohesion, here is a list of all … Continue reading
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Tagged health, Massage, massage therapy, therapy
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The Art of Self-Massage (Part II)
As promised, I will continue outlining the ways to give self-massage on different parts of the body. Last week, I wrote about giving self-massage to your head, shoulders, and feet. This week I will write about self-massage for your hands … Continue reading
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Tagged hand massage, Massage, relaxation, self-massage, torso massage
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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
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Tagged foot massage, hand massage, head massage, Massage, relaxation, self-massage, shoulder massage, torso massage
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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
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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
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Tagged chronic, deep tissue massage, muscle pain, relaxation, sports, swedish
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Massage for Knee Pain
The knee is a complex arrangement of muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bones that becomes more vulnerable to injury as we age. Chronic knee pain can be caused by a number of factors and can have a negative effect on … Continue reading
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Tagged chronic, joint, knee, Massage, pain, surgery, therapy
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Massage for the New Year
It is the beginning of a new year, which can be an energizing yet worrisome time. Like a blast of cold wind, the month of January brings to our attention the possibility of new opportunities and causes us to reflect … Continue reading
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Tagged chair massage, fitness goal, Massage, new year, resolution
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