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Massage Myth Busting, Part One
This is the first in a series of massage myth blog posts. If you've received a massage, you may have heard one or more of the following massage myths. You may have even heard them from me in the past, since I'd been told the following myths, in some cases by teachers,...
Why I am No Longer Using the Term “Trigger Point”
What is Trigger Point Therapy? Myofascial trigger points have been described as bands of taut, sensitive fascia (connective tissue that wraps and interlaces everything in the body), that when pressed on can radiate pain to another part of the body. Trigger points have...
3 Easy Random Acts of Kindness
February 9 starts International Random Acts of Kindness Week. Their website is packed with great ideas on how to celebrate. I especially love the approach of committing a random act of kindness for three different people: Someone you don't know Someone you know...
Don’t Just Sit There … Do Something!
Use It or Lose It Movement is no exception. The less often you move, the more likely you are to lose your ability to move over time. Slowly but surely your stillness — your lack of working and challenging you body — may result in stiffness, pain, injury, even death....
5 Tips for Active Aging
Everybody talks about active aging, but not everybody knows what it’s supposed to look like. Working to stay happy and healthy as we get older shouldn’t be a drag, something done to slow an inevitable decline into decrepitude. Some things get better and better with...
Massage Speeds Healing for Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease
Note: I now offer specific treatment for Osgood-Schlatter's Disease. What is Osgood-Schlatter's Disease? Osgood-Schlatter's disease is the most common overuse injury among childhood athletes. It is a condition of the knee, where pain is felt below the...
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Mother's day is a week away! CafeMom made this fun infographic which shows that a significant number of moms prefer a pampering spa treat like massage on Mother's Day. So what are you waiting for? Get your instant massage gift certificate(s) today. Save $10 and she'll...
The “Ice” in RICE Treatment No Longer Recommended
Ice has been recommended by medical professionals for decades as a suitable treatment to reduce inflammation and speed recovery from injury. Now that is changing, as new evidence comes to light. Dr. Gabe Mirkin was an original proponent of using ice on injuries. In...
Spring Events Roll Call
Happy Easter, happy Passover Seder and a nod to Ishtar, Aphrodite and Isis, those free-loving fertility goddesses mythologically tied up with the greening of our world. Since Spring has finally sprung, I've decided to get out and about ... with my massage table and...
The Painful Truth Behind Painkillers Infographic
Here's a great infographic on the dangers of taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. There are serious risks including: miscarriage (80%!) hearing loss heart failure (60% increased risk) gastrointestinal (GI) complications allergic reactions, and cardiovascular problems...
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