Anxiety, the Nervous System & Massage Therapy
What stress and anxiety have to do with the nervous system and how massage therapy can help.
“Pain is Gain” Debunked
“Pain is gain,” or the mentality that a massage needs to be painful in order to be effective, is probably one of the most common misconceptions when it comes to massage therapy. Not only is it a misconception—painful massage therapy can actually prevent you from achieving the results you want.
Strengthen Your Shoulder Pain Away
Let’s say you’ve tried stretching, yoga, foam rolling, icing, maybe even massage therapy—but you’re still not getting any long-term relief. What gives? Chances are you may have muscle weakness in either one or several of the tiny muscles that make up the rotator cuff. *Includes a shoulder & rotator cuff conditioning program.
The Secret to Joint Health
When our joints feel stiff and achy, it can be hard to motivate ourselves to get moving. But did you know that moving your joints through their ranges-of-motion on a regular basis actually naturally lubricates your joints and can help with mobility and pain?
How to Prepare for Your Massage
To shave or not to shave; to eat or not to eat—these are just some of the questions massage clients often have pertaining to how to best prepare for their massage appointments. Read more to get the inside scoop.
How Often You Should Get a Massage
Massage therapy has been scientifically studied for its many physical, mental and emotional benefits. But how often do you need to receive massage therapy in order to achieve these benefits? The answer to that question really depends on your goals. Read more to learn how often we suggest getting treatment for the most common massage therapy goals.
Techniques for Self-Myofascial Release
Self-myofascial release techniques can help release areas of restriction and bring more balance to your body as a whole. The sustained pressure of your body against the device triggers the release of fascia in your body, which interweaves all your muscles, nerves and connective tissue.
Deep Tissue Versus Deep Pressure
Deep pressure and deep tissue are often thought of as the same thing—but they are actually quite different and lead to different results. Find out the difference between the two and which one is best for your goals.