What is Massage Therapy?
Massage is the practice of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints and lymphatic vessels, to achieve a beneficial response. Massage Therapy is performed primarily by a professional Massage Therapist but is often used as a form of therapy by other Healthcare practitioners such as Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Physical Therapists.
Massage can be applied to parts of the body or successively to the whole body, to aid the process of injury healing, relieve psychological stress, manage pain, and improve circulation. Where massage is used for its physiological, mental, and mechanical benefits, it may be termed "therapeutic massage" or manipulative therapy.
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Cedarwood Juniperus virginiana 15 mL Cedarwood has a warm, woody, balsamic fragrance that relaxes the mind and body. Cedarwood has a grounding aroma that evokes feelings of wellness and vitality. It also has clarifying properties and is frequently used in massage therapy to relax and |
| EYEZONE MASSAGER
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Combining three proven therapies in one quick easy to use gadget, the Eyezone massager relieves stress and tension around the eyes and temples in minutes. Pinhole therapy reduces stress in the eye, magnet therapy reduces pressure and massage therapy increases circulation around the affected area for immediate relief. |
| Common Mistakes Massage Therapists Make
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For massage therapists, from experts to novices, it is sometimes easy to forget some very basic procedures and massage techniques for keeping yourself healthy, your business profitable, and your clients happy. By avoiding these common massage mistakes, and remembering to maintain posture, focus, and a high level of |
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Even though chiropractors oftentimes get a reputation as a 'quack,' or 'not a real doctor,' a chiropractor is trained and licensed, spending the same length of time in college and completing internships to earn their degrees to practice medicine. If you're experiencing pain and have yet made a |
| Break the Arthritis Pain Circle
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Osteoarthritis is caused by damage to the Joint Cartilage. Damage to the Cartilage can be caused by injury (old and new), poor circulation, obesity, repetitive strain injuries, poor joint alignment and poor absorption of the nutrients required for good joint health.THE ARTHRITIS PAIN CIRCLEWhen there is damage to |
| Prescription Drug Danger: 4 Ways to Ensure Safe Use of Pharmaceuticals
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Medication is a necessary and vital part of many people’s lives. However, unsafe practices with pharmaceuticals can create more harm than good. Here are 4 ways to use them safely and ensure they provide the intended benefits.
1. Examine Patients Thoroughly
When a patient reports (s)he is experiencing pain, it |
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I have written in the past about the need to regularly change your program variables (every 2 -3 weeks) including: Repetitions - number of times you complete the movement Sets - a group of repetitions together Time under tension (eccentric - lowering phase/concentric - lifting phase/ isometric - |
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Physical therapy can be used to treat injuries and prevent further damage. It also speeds up healing times, which is better than waiting for the injury to disappear on its own. Physical therapists can help prevent future problems by suggesting lifestyle changes that will ensure our bodies are |
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As opposed to many industries, the field of healthcare continues to grow and add jobs. By adding over 4 million jobs in the last 10 years, the field has proved to be recession resistant. That's just one of the reasons why job seekers continue to look for employment |
| What is Holistic Massage Therapy?
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One of the first questions I get asked about holistic massage is "What does holistic mean?" Holistic means 'whole' (it has Greek roots for those interested in the Etymology!). So this form of massage deals with you as a 'whole'. Like other therapies, it is not just looking |
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Now that the weather is becoming more cooperative for outdoor interests, a boom in activity is taking place. Accompanying this is an increase in injuries related to the natural process of coming out from hibernation and waking up those sleepy muscles. The more common injuries seen in cycling |
| Addressing Your Massage Clients' Needs
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Aside from effective massage techniques, one of the most important aspects to giving a good massage is to understand and address your massage client's needs. By fully understanding your client's issues, problem areas, and preferred treatment methods, you can be well prepared to address a number of the |
| A Conscious Therapeutic Experience
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You are like an onion composed of layer upon layer of thoughts. If you are diagnosed with one type of illness, or an accumulation of distorted thoughts, chances are there is another illness lingering right underneath it. The ideal concept is not to fight the diagnoses but |
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Dealing with back pain can often be very difficult and overwhelming. Many people can turn to painkillers for relief. However, these drugs typically come with a whole host of negative side effects. Therefore, you should try to avoid them if at all possible. Luckily, there are many steps |
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Massage therapists often work with clients who have physical and mental disabilities, and they should be prepared to identify potential contraindications in order to best provide massage therapy to this population. Often, special needs clients may not disclose medical ailments or their need for accommodation until they arrive |
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With the season changing, the days getting longer, more people are running and many will be training for the London Marathon in April. Some will have sensibly started the required training regime during the dark winter months, building up their stamina gradually and systematically. Others will have waited |
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More than a thousand years ago a special head massage technique originated in the East which is popularly known as Indian Head Massage. It was generally targeted as a grooming technique for women who wanted longer, stronger and attractive hair. This method involved targeting the pressure points on |
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Do you have knots in your back? Knots, also known as myofascial trigger points, are small areas where muscle fibers contract and do not release, which leads to small, tender bumpy areas beneath the skin. Back knots can also lead to referred pain in other areas of the |
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In a special to CNN, the Mayo Clinic's mayoclinic.com reported that, "Parkinson's disease is progressive, meaning the signs and symptoms become worse over time. But although Parkinson's may eventually be disabling, the disease often progresses gradually, and most people have many years of productive living after a diagnosis." |
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