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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
