Category Archives: Pain Management
Massage Therapy and Depression
One of the best-known benefits of massage therapy is its ability to enhance feelings of well-being and studies show promise in aiding those diagnosed with depression.
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Lights, Camera, Massage!
Films are being produced and released at a feverish pace, offering moviegoers more choices than ever before. Although the red carpet premieres are glamorous, and the special effects are stunning, the business of movie making is an extremely stressful and … Continue reading
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Massage and Migraine Headaches
Migraine headaches cause severe pain and often incapacitate those who suffer from them. Migraines are commonly associated with extreme sensitivity to light and sound, as well as with nausea and vomiting. The pain and corresponding symptoms can debilitate sufferers for … Continue reading
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Take Time-Outs to Cut the Risk of being Sidelined!
We all have daily stressors and it is not easy to find the time to accomplish everything we would like to get done each day. With the demands on our time rising, finding an opportunity to rest is becoming more … Continue reading
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Tagged health, Massage, relaxation, stress
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The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) is a condition that usually develops slowly over time and is caused by prolonged stress or overuse of a particular area of the body. Repeating the same action over and over causes inflammation and can lead … Continue reading
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Tagged carpal tunnel syndrome, Massage, repetitive stress injury, stretching
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The Benefits of Massage for Treatment of Arthritic Conditions (Part II)
The knee joint is the joint most commonly associated with osteoarthritis. The diminished cartilage within the knee joint causes a deep, persistent ache which is aggravated by use. The simple act of walking can become a painful experience for those … Continue reading
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Tagged arthritis, Massage, osteoarthritis, swedish
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The Benefits of Massage for Treatment of Arthritic Conditions (Part I)
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that affects millions of Americans. It is broadly defined as an inflammation of the joints. The Centers for Disease Control recently released figures showing that arthritis is the predominant cause of
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Tagged arthritis, fibromyalgia, Massage
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Massage and Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain affects more Americans than any other medical condition. It is estimated that more than fifty million people in the United States are presently suffering from a chronically painful condition and that one in three Americans will suffer from … Continue reading
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Tension Headache—It’s Not All in Your Head
The most common type of headache is known as the tension or stress headache. While this type of headache may be considered garden variety, its causes are not always straightforward and recurrent episodes can be difficult to treat effectively. Tension … Continue reading
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