3 Massage Techniques to Help Conquer Insomnia

By admin | Published November 15, 2021

According to the American Sleep Association, approximately 50-70 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder. The ASA reports that insomnia is the most common specific sleep disorder, with short term issues reported by about 30% of adults and chronic insomnia by 10%. Getting enough sleep is critical to overall health and massage therapy is a great drug-free, effective, and safe option to treat a variety of physical issues that could be impacting sleep quality.  continue reading »

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Massage Techniques That Can Help Relieve Anxiety and Depression

By admin | Published September 13, 2021

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but people experience it in different ways. Whether through a chemical imbalance or through simply not knowing the skills to decrease and deal with stress in a healthy way, people suffer with various mental and physical symptoms related to this high level of stress. What many people may not know is that regular massage therapy can be a tremendous help in dealing with anxiety and depression and there are specific massage techniques used with great success. continue reading »

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Regular Massage Therapy Treatments Can Help with Chronic Tension Headaches

By admin | Published August 9, 2021

According to the Mayo Clinic, a tension headache is defined as “a diffuse, mild to moderate pain in your head that’s often described as feeling a tight band around your head.” Treatments vary wildly from over-the-counter medications to simply finding a work/life balance that allows you to develop healthy habits. One of the best ways to address tension headaches is to make regular appointments with your massage therapist. continue reading »

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3 Reasons Why Massage is Your Best Treatment Option for Repetitive Stress Injuries

By admin | Published July 12, 2021

Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) have only increased in recent years, especially with the prevalence of cell phone elbow, texting thumb, and tech neck. These newer conditions can be added to tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulders, and other issues impacting the hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. If you suffer from any of these conditions, massage is a great treatment option to help get you back to pain-free living. continue reading »

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4 Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You to Know Post-Covid

By admin | Published June 14, 2021

It has been far too long since you have seen your massage therapist. And to say 2020 was a stressful year is a drastic understatement. We could all use an hour or two with a skillful therapist to work out all the stress, tension, and muscle kinks from the last year.  continue reading »

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New study shows massage alleviates stress

By admin | Published May 17, 2021

In a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports in September 2020, researchers confirmed that the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the body’s fight or flight response, is physically and psychologically regenerative and is especially activated through massage therapy. 

While we have all thought massage encourages relaxation and that relaxing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, these researchers set out to scientifically prove it. continue reading »

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4 ways massage can help with low back pain

By admin | Published April 12, 2021

A staggering number of Americans experience chronic low back pain at some point in their lives, and then spend billions of dollars a year trying to relieve that discomfort. 

If you’ve been able to work from home during the pandemic, you’ve probably spent your fair share of time trying to figure out how to set up an office space that doesn’t wreak havoc on your lower spine. And if you’re someone who works on your feet all day, perhaps you’ve experienced some form of low back pain throughout your career. Unfortunately, you’re not alone.  continue reading »

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Research shows massage can foster mom and baby bonding

By admin | Published March 15, 2021

How about some heartwarming news for your inbox today?

The first research that looked at the positive effects of massage for preterm babies was conducted back in 1964. Since that time, dozens of studies have confirmed massage is a great complementary technique for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). 

For mothers whose babies are born preterm, there is perhaps nothing more stressful than watching, hoping and waiting for the day they can finally take their baby home. Research shows it is not uncommon for parents to experience high psychological stress, including feelings of helplessness, if their baby is born preterm. continue reading »

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Why Am I Sore After Massage?

By admin | Published February 15, 2021

A massage is generally thought of as a relaxing and pleasurable experience.  And anybody who has experienced the euphoria of a really good massage, you know that you get off the table feeling completely at peace with the world and incandescently happy.  Your massage therapist reminds you to take it easy for the rest of the day and drink plenty of water.  And while you may hear the words, you may not take the words to heart and then you go on about your day as normal.  Then something happens as you sleep that night.  When you wake up the next morning, your muscles are sore and you start to wonder if your massage therapist jacked something up.   continue reading »

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Re-Sync Your Circadian Rhythm with Massage

By admin | Published January 11, 2021

Circadian rhythms, also known as your internal clock, operate on a 24 hour cycle and influence everything that your body goes through on a daily basis. From optimal digestion to sleep, circadian rhythms play a crucial role. The circadian rhythms are regulated by a group of nerves known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which is located in the hypothalamus of the brain. This nucleus of nerves responds to environmental cues like sunlight and darkness. This triggers the release of hormones that regulate everything from body temperature to metabolism. continue reading »

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