Sprain and strain, what’s the difference? Sarah Fischer
Sprain and strain, the two sound pretty similar but they actually are two different injuries. Some people aren’t sure which is which, or what the difference is, as there are similarities between the...
View ArticlePTSD and Massage Therapy
PTSD is the abbreviation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disease. This can be a result to anyone who has experienced a major traumatic moment or period in their lives. It has been estimated that 70% of the...
View ArticleShin Splints (Compartment Syndrome/Periostitis) – Sarah Fischer
Compartment syndrome, along with periostitis, tibialis posterior tendinitis may all be known or referred to as “shin splints”, something I am personally quite familiar with. This may occur due to...
View ArticleParkinson’s Disease and Massage Therapy – Erica Whitman
Parkinson’s disease is something that is personally important to me. Both of my grandparents were diagnosed with Parkinson’s years ago. So I have seen the effects this debilitating disease has on...
View ArticlePiriformis Muscle – Sarah Fischer
I can’t say why it is, but for some reason the piriformis muscle is one of my favorite muscles, that’s right, I have my favorites. This muscle attaches to your sacrum, around the 2nd to 4th segment and...
View ArticleScars and Burns – Erica Whitman
A lot of people have gone through intense surgeries or have been the victim of a traumatic injury, such as burns or accidents. Many of these situations result in scarring and most of the...
View ArticleImportance of our health history form – Nicole Gillett
When a new client comes in for a massage, they have to fill out a health history form, which a lot of people see as annoying and a “waste” of time. But what a lot of you don’t realize is that...
View ArticleHip flexor strain – Sarah Fischer
Hip flexor strain: something I have been treating a lot of lately so I thought I would have a little blog moment about it. Hip flexors bring your knee toward your chest, in small or big movements. The...
View ArticleSciatic pain – Sarah Fischer
Sciatic pain, also referred to as sciatica, is a very common symptom that is felt in the lower back – buttock area and often refers down to your posterior thigh. At times, it may be felt all the way...
View ArticleStrains – Nicole Gillett
A strain injury, also known as a pulled muscle, happens when a muscle is over stretched resulting in muscle fibers tear. Symptoms of a strain can be local edema (swelling), heat over the injured area,...
View ArticleLevator Scapula – Nicole Gillett
The legator scapula muscle is located on the back and a little to the side of the neck. Its function is in its name, it lifts the scapula (Shoulder blade). We, as massage therapists, work on this...
View ArticleStress – Sarah Fischer
Stress is a regular part of most people’s daily fast paced routine. It isn’t always a negative force but when things get going, it can lead to a snowball effect of symptoms, other than just feeling...
View ArticleBiceps Muscle – Nicole Gillett
Your biceps muscle lies on the upper arm between your shoulder and elbow. It has 2 heads: a long head and a short head. That’s how she got its name “bi” meaning 2. Both heads originate on the scapula...
View ArticleAdductor Muscles – Nicole Gillett
Your adductor muscles are found on your inner thigh. Your adductors are made up of 6 small muscles: Adductor magnus (this muscle has a hamstring part and adductor part), gracilis, adductor longus,...
View ArticleMassage Therapy for Migraines – Erica Whitman
Migraines are much worse than the common headache. Most migraine sufferers feel crippling, taking them out of commission for the day. Most people can’t function enough to stay at work, or at the task...
View ArticleSpasm/Cramps – Nicole Gillett
A spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle. A cramp is a common term for a painful and prolonged muscle spasm. The muscles that are most commonly known for going into spasm are your calf muscles...
View ArticleMassage and Remedial Exercises – Erica Whitman
Most people think that massage therapists are only good for the hands for an hour. After that, they are on their own. This is not true. All massage therapists take in school training on stretches and...
View ArticleMassage Therapy and Fibromyalgia – Erica Whitman
What is Fibromyaglia? The dictionary says; “a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas.” As with most diseases, many people have...
View ArticleMassage Therapy help with Labor Pains?
We know massage therapy is great for multiple things, aches and pains, stress and anxiety just to name a few. But did you know massage therapy during child birth could reduce labor pain? Recent...
View ArticleYoga Poses to Help with your Menstrual Cycle
This one is for the ladies. It’s that time of the month, you feel crampy, moody and maybe even a little nauseous. Even though you wish you could just curl up in bed and forget the world, the show must...
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