Have you heard of amenorrhea? It’s a very clinical sounding word, and perhaps a scary one, but it’s something that undeniably is present in many lives. To put it simply, amenorrhea is absence of your menstrual cycles. A missed cycle here and there is nothing to fret about, but when you don’t menstruate for several…
Undergoing menopause can be likened to getting on a roller coaster with an undetermined end. Besides hot flashes down to mood swings and whatever might fall between, the storm of physical and emotional changes that menopause causes is quite common. I am a witness to how massage can work wonders during such times of transition.…
The one thing that hits my mind when I think of how things have changed over the last decade is how massage therapy has become so popular. You may have noticed in Raleigh, North Carolina, how every other corner has seen the popping up of some kind of massage studio. You will find yourself wondering…
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,…
Hello! If you ever have been into sports or serious training, you know that recovery is just as important as the actual training process. Through the years, I learned that one of the greatest tools that most athletes overlook is massage therapy. Today, I want to share why massage for athletes makes all the difference,…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a very frustrating condition. You may already be familiar with the struggle if you are reading this and have experienced pain, numbness or tingling in your arms/hands…or neck. Living with it isn’t easy. What if I told you that massage therapy might give you some real relief? I’m going to…
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…
Or have you ever written or typed for some time, until all of a sudden the hand started to cramp up? If so, you probably experienced what’s called a “writer’s cramp.” It was more than just a feeling in the hands. It was serious enough because it was tough to keep on writing or typing…
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…
Have you ever had to endure those nagging aches and pains from repetitive tasks? It may be typing on the keyboard, clicking the mouse, or lifting or moving heavy weights. If you are like me, then you may have realized some creeping discomfort in your wrists, shoulders, or back. This can be a symptom of…
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 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.…
What type of Massage is Good for Natural Face Lifting?Our skin sags and gets wrinkles as we age. It is inevitable and has led to numerous people opting for cosmetic procedures to gain back their youthful look and appearance. However, some of these cosmetic procedures have severe side effects to the point others are afraid…
