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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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Trigger Points 

1/8/2016

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

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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 Massage Relieves Stress

12/27/2015

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Massage Therapy for Stress
Most people have heard that massage relieves the symptoms of stress - but how?  First, let’s define stress.  A stressor is a situation orevent which upsets your balance and triggers a biochemical reaction called the“flight or fight” or stress response. The stress response helps you either flee from a stressor or stand up and fight.  Signs of the stress response include increased perspiration, muscle tension, and heart rate; rapid and shallow breathing, rerouting of blood away from internal organs resulting in slowed digestion.  ​


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Massage for Aching Hands

12/23/2015

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Many of us have hands and arms that ache.  Pain has numerous causes, including:   
  • Overuse from activities such as typing and knitting. Injuries from sports, work,or other accidents. 
  • Repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Illness such as rheumatoid arthritis.


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5 Reasons Chair Massage Should be In Your Workplace

12/20/2015

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1. Employees love it. 
​Regular, on-site massage gives employees the immediate and reinforced message that you value and appreciate them.  So much better than a coffee mug!

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Does pectoral massage mean you're going to massage my breasts?

12/19/2015

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In short, NO! Absolutely not! Many massage therapists have a question on their intake form that asks if you want to avoid specific areas during the massage. Some women check pectoral muscles (aka pecs) because they worry that it involves breast massage, and they don’t see the benefit of massage to these muscles. 


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Fascia

12/17/2015

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Fascia (pronounced fash´e-ah) is the new "in thing" in massage and training.  And for good reason!  For many years, fascia was largely ignored by reseachers focused on muscles, organs, and other tissue.  Recent research has revealed the powerful role fascia plays in movement, neuromuscular communication, and the structure of the body.

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Massage for Headache, TMJ, and Neck Pain

12/16/2015

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Many clients come to us with recurring headaches, pain and tighness in their jaws, or "stiff necks".  We offer massage specifically designed to address these issues.  During your session, your therapist will focus on your head, face, and neck with techniques designed to relieve tension and reduce pain in these areas.  

Just let us know you're coming in for help with head, neck, or jaw pain when you schedule!


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Bodywork for Winter Sports

12/1/2015

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​Runners and cyclists have long appreciated how bodywork can help them perform at their best. But it seems as though skiers and other winter athletes are just beginning to include massage and assisted stretching in their sports routine.


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Sports Massage for Skiing

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How to Turn off Your Brain

11/23/2015

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Stress Relief
Well, not exactly all the way off.  But we want to provide a few tips to calm down a busy brain so you can relax during your massage.
 

Many of us have been on the massage table, hoping for a soothing experience, but those wheels in our head keep turning.  We're thinking about our grocery list, worrying about work tasks, or perhaps replaying conversations in our minds.  Try these tips to refocus on your body and the present moment.


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The IT Band

11/16/2015

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The iliotibial (IT) band is asheet of fascia that runs from the iliac crest of the pelvis to thetibia bone in the lower leg.

​Fibers of the Gluteus Maximus and Tensor FasciaeLatae muscles attach to the IT Band, linking them with the low leg.   TheIT Band has a thick, matted texture that makes it a strong stabilizer of theknee and hip.   The IT Band also assists with movement of the hip (flexingand rotating).

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Massage for Migraine Headache

11/13/2015

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Migraine is a debilitating collection of neurological symptoms that usually includes a severe throbbing pain on one side of the head.

Massage therapy helps relieve migraine headaches by reducing stress, improving, sleep, and relieving muscular tension - common migraine triggers. 


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