Massage therapy is no longer a self-indulgent luxury or a special treat, but an essential part of our stressful and wearing modern life. Massage can help you balance your moods and emotions as well as enhancing body functions and accelerating the process of recovery. There are several main massage techniques and styles. Although any type…
What to Do Before, During, and After Your First Massage Session If all you know about massage therapy is the freaking idea of a stranger touching your body while all the flaws of your half-naked body are exposed, then you should probably know more in order to reduce your anxiety and be prepared for your…
Just for fibromyalgia sufferer’s Attention! Myofascial release massage is Your Savior of Pain! Myofascial release massage treats fibromyalgia, but how? Nowadays, due to the hectic status of modern life, a huge number of individuals are suffering from different diseases. One of the most common diseases in this regard is related to the problems in the…
What is Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar heel syndrome (PHPS), is the most common cause of heel pain. It is developed by the inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick connective tissue which runs from the bottom of your foot to your toes. The condition usually involves an agonizing and stabbing pain…
What is Cupping Cupping therapy is a traditional Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern form of skin suction using cups. These cups, which can be ordinary cups we use every day, are usually made of glass, earthenware, silicone, or bamboo. The cups are supposed to make vacuum on a few parts of your skin, make these…
One of the most sensitive parts of your skin is your facial skin, always exposed to damages, weariness, toxins, and pollution. There are various causes that can make your face skin look saggy and puffy during the day and also accelerate wrinkle formation in the long term. In addition, the human face has 43 muscles,…
Back pain comes in various types and magnitudes and it all depends on the source of pain. Depending on the cause, back pain may be immediate or slow, and the pain may bother the patient for a few days or for good! Sometimes, it takes different diagnoses through complicated devices to identify the cause and…
Whether rooted in heredity, sicknesses, lifestyle habits, or environmental factors, headache is one of the most common problems of our everyday lives, and experiencing headaches, whether mild or severe, is an ordinary complaint made to general practitioners. The first thing a headache affected patient often requests is to have some kind of relief from his/her…
I want to share you how foot reflexology massage made me a better person… my life, like others, is full of many stresses every day and as the days went by I felt like “something is wrong with my body, it’s changing in a bad way” and yes! That stress we all experience every day…
You may be a Fibromyalgia sufferer or one of your relatives is involved in this painful disease. How much do you know about it? How do you or your relatives cope with the side effects of Fibromyalgia? Have you ever tried complementary therapies for relief like Fibromyalgia massage or other actions? Do you know the…
Acupressure is a massage therapy technique originally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 2000 years. Still effective today, this technique uses the pressure of fingers, thumbs, knuckles, and palms to release and regulate Chi or Qi (which in Chinese means life force energy) from special spots of the body, called acupressure points…
Neck pain is one of the most common issues of our ordinary modern life which can be very discomforting and troubling. Doing any type of activity which forces your neck bones and muscles to overwork in an unsuitable position can cause muscle strains, whether this is hunching over your computer or putting too much pressure…
Do you have an office job or any type of profession for which you have to be seated for long periods of time? Then, you would definitely know how uncomfortable you could feel after hours of sitting down. Being seated for a long time can actually hurt your body structure and harm your muscles and…
Do you remember how you felt when your muscles tight, especially after a workout or a stressful day? Many people treat their body in different ways when they feel fatigued or stressed. Do you prefer letting time release the tension or going to the spa? Have you ever heard of hot stone massage? Do you…
Have you ever suffered from agonizing pain in your lower back? how massage can help you to treat pain? Then, you probably know how unsettling and hurtful it can get when you want to do even the easiest activities of everyday life, such as sitting in a chair, lying down on the bed, or taking…
