Massage for diverticular pain

Can Massage Help Diverticular Pain?

It’s tough to live with diverticular pain. The discomfort may catch you by surprise, making daily activities more work. You may have heard about various treatments, including massage. But does it really help? That is what I want to explore with you today. I’ll explain how massage can help on your path to feeling better.…

pros and cons of massage membership

Pros and Cons of Massage Membership: Should You Sign Up?

If you are like me, you have gotten a massage at some time in your life. Whether for relaxation, easing tension, or simply as a nicety, it felt great, didn’t it? The soothing music, the warm table, and the expert touch-it’s like stepping into another world while this is going on. Now, put that in…

Prenatal Massage

Why Prenatal Massage Should Be in the Second Trimester Only

When I was pregnant with my first child, I had so many questions. One big question was about prenatal massage. I’d heard so much about how wonderful it felt and how it could help with all those pregnancy aches and pains. But when should I start? Should I get one early on or wait? It…

musculoskeletal therapy

Difference Between Massage Therapy and Myoskeletal Therapy

When you hear the term “massage therapy,” you will most likely associate that with a calming experience. But what about myoskeletal therapy? If not, allow me to explain what the difference is between these two treatments. From relieving stress to treating chronic pain, understanding these therapies will help you decide whether it is worth experiencing…

differences between lymphatic drainage and myofascial release,

What is the Difference Between Lymphatic Drainage and Myofascial Release

When we talk about massage therapy, you may have heard of Lymphatic Drainage and Myofascial Release. These probably sound pretty intimidating or esoteric, if you are anything like me. But don’t worry! That is why I am here to break it down for you in plain terms. They all have benefits of their own, and…

massage for pelvic pain

Massage for Pelvic Pain or Pelvic Venous Congestion Syndrome (PVCS)

If you have ever had to endure pelvic pain, I know it can be like a relentless, silent fight. You often find yourself explaining it to friends or family, only to get strange looks. For so many people, it is just so hard to actually imagine and relish how all-consuming pelvic pain might be. Yet,…

Massage for Torticollis

How Massage Can Help Torticollis

Torticollis is an unpleasant, but the massage therapy is one of those rare moments that makes it less arduous. No doubt, you have experienced the immobility of the neck and would even wonder if the massage could somehow improve the condition of the pain in your neck. To tell the truth, I had the same…

ganglion cyst

How to Massage a Client with a Ganglion Cyst

A ganglion cyst is also goddamn annoying. This last is a small nodosal swelling on or below the skin on joints/tendons that can be painful to touch and limit range of motion in these cases. Let’s say you’re a massage therapist and your client has a ganglion — what should you do? Is it a…

Treat Tendinitis

How Massage Can Treat Tendinitis

If you have ever had tendinitis, you know how painfully frustrating it is when inflamed tendons join muscle to bone by overuse or repetitive movement. Whether it is in your elbow, knee, or shoulder, the constant ache makes simple tasks seem like a struggle. The good news is that massage therapy does help in treating…

what is tenosynovitis

What is Tenosynovitis and How Massage Can Treat It

The odd aches, stiffness, and swelling in the wrists, fingers, or feet, if you have ever experienced them, have made you wonder what could be going on. Maybe it happened gradually, or maybe all at once. I am sure you have heard about the term tenosynovitis in your quest for an answer. But what the…

neurodiverse

Benefits of Massage for Neurodiverse Clients: What You Need to Know

Hey there! Do you ever wonder what a small act like a massage can do to help someone’s neurodiverse? People who are neurodiverse, particularly people with autism, ADD, and Sensory Processing Disorders tend to have several challenges that can affect their day-to-day lives. But their experiences of the world range from overstimulation to inability to…

Myocardial Infarction

Everything that a massage therapist needs to know about Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial infarction is commonly known as a heart attack. It is a serious health condition and can cause death if not taken seriously. This medical condition occurs when there is significant reduction of blood flow into the heart. Normally, the reduction of blood flow is caused by blockage of the arteries leading to the heart.…

massage gout

Everything That a Massage Therapist Need to know about Gout

Massage is one of the remedies used to control the pain and discomfort attributed with gout. Gout is a delicate form of arthritis. People with this condition might experience swelling and redness. This is why a massage therapist should understand a few things before handling a patient with gout. Gout is attributed to uric acid…

Everything a Massage Therapist Needs to Know About a Client with Glaucoma

Everything a Massage Therapist Needs to Know About a Client with Glaucoma

You are committed as a massage therapist to use touch to improve the well-being of your customers. Every client has different wants and health issues that need careful thought and modification of your methods. One such disorder that can affect your approach to therapy is glaucoma, a major eye illness. This blog will give you…