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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Uric acid is a waste that should be expelled from the body. Purines from the body are broken down into uric acid. This substance is naturally found in the body. It is also found in different meals we consume. The body excretes excess uric acid to avoid different health conditions. Having high or low uric…
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…
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…
Introduction to Massage Therapy Massage therapy means to a broad range of practices that target the connective tissues, muscles, tendons, and ligaments tissues of the body. Depending on the customer demand and taste, the modalities used might differ from light, relaxing strokes to firmer pressure and kneading. Consider for a moment that a massage releases…
In massage treatment, it’s important to know what each person needs in order to give them the best care. One issue that is becoming more and more important is how to massage people who are taking Ozempic, a drug that is given to control type 2 diabetes. This article will cover all the specifics of…
Many massage spas in Raleigh and Wake Forest, North Carolina, are using CBD oils these days. CBD oil is very popular among clients in Raleigh and Wake Forest, North Carolina. We go through the pros and cons of using CBD oil in this article. This is a research article, and Step Above Massage doesn’t advise…
