Stretches For Sciatica
Stretch only to a comfortable level, not to pain. If you feel any of these movements are difficult because of tension, let your massage therapist know you would like to work on releasing that area. If you have intense pain with any of these stretches, discontinue them until you discuss them with your physician. […]
Pain in the Neck? Try Deep Tissue Massage
If all of that stress you’re carrying has created some chronic tension or pain like a stiff neck, achy lower back or knots in your shoulders, deep tissue massage may be the solution for you. This modality, or type, of massage is geared toward reliving such tension in and realigning the deep muscles below the […]
Stretches at Your Desk: Spine and Arms
Try these to reduce tension and discomfort at work. Stretch only to a comfortable level, not to pain. If you feel any of these movements are difficult because of tension, let your massage therapist know you would like to work on releasing that area. If you have intense pain with any of these stretches, discontinue […]
Swedish Massage: The Soul of Relaxation
We begin our exploration of the different modalities, or types, of massage with the most famous form: Swedish. Most other forms of massage are derived from Swedish massage techniques. Believed to be the most commonly requested modality, Swedish (also known as relaxation) massage is relatively gentle, and focuses on all the body’s major muscle […]
More Than Just Skin Deep: The Health Benefits of Massage
Once thought to be the domain of rich housewives and NFL athletes, massage has become a standard treatment in the alleviation of many medical issues and physical manifestations of stress. Massage therapy is, at its core, a method of manipulating muscles, tendons, ligaments and skin. Massage therapists typically use their fingers and palms in […]
Stretches at Your Desk: Neck and Upper Body
Try these to reduce tension and discomfort at work. Stretch only to a comfortable level, not to pain. If you feel any of these movements are difficult because of tension, let your massage therapist know you would like to work on releasing that area. If you have intense pain with any of these stretches, discontinue […]