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Trigger Point Self-Care

1/28/2016

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It is possible and worthwhile to treat your own trigger points.  The Ther-a-Cane and Backbuddy are two commercial products designed to treat trigger points.  You can also use a tennis (or other slightly soft) ball, or your hands.  Experiment to find what’s most comfortable for you, and use the resources listed below to learn effective, safe techniques.  Foam rollers can help relieve trigger points, but are often not specific enough for full relief.


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DIY Ice Pack

1/20/2016

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Ice Pack to Complement Massage
We often recommend ice to our clients to help manage inflammation and pain.  While the traditional bag of peas works well, it's not that great when your back or hip hurts and you need to lay on the ice.  In those instances, a flat gel-filled ice pack works best. And here's a simple option to make one yourself.

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Massage During Cold & Flu Season

1/18/2016

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​It's the time of year when there always seems to be something "going around" - fever, runny noses, coughing, sneezing... you know what I mean.  Here are a few important things to know about massage and colds and flu.
 
Massage could be your secret weapon to help prevent colds and flu.


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Trigger Points 

1/8/2016

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What are they?  How are they treated?  Why do they matter? 

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10 Tips to Get the Most from Your Massage

1/6/2016

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Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
1. Be as receptive and open to the massage process as possible.
 
2. Don’t eat a large meal just before a massage session.  Let your body digest your meal first.
 

3. Be on time. If you arrive in a frenzied, rushed state, it may take longer to relax.


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Deep Tissue - What's in a Name

1/5/2016

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Deep Tissue Massage
Clients frequently request Deep Tissue Massage when they call to schedule an appointment and they are often surprised that it’s not on our menu.  But here’s the thing -  "Deep Tissue" isn’t an accurate term for what they are almost always looking for.   ​

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Sciatica, Piriformis Syndrome, and Massage

1/4/2016

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Sciatica refers to pain that radiates down the back of your leg, often extending all the way from the lower back to the lower leg.  Pain is  often described as "sharp" or "tingling" and is due to caused by compression of the sciatic nerve.  Muscle weakness may accompany the pain.  The sciatic nerve runs from your spinal cord in your lower back down the back of each leg, and is the longest nerve in your body. 
 


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How to find YOUR perfect massage therapist

1/4/2016

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Recently, I saw a post on Facebook by someone looking for recommendations for a massage therapist. She and her husband do physically demanding work and want to add massage to their self-care routine.  Immediately thought “Pick me! Pick me!” and posted all the reasons I’m a wonderful therapist. 
 



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