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Back Pain & Neuromuscular Massage Therapy
Back Pain & Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Did you know that research has shown that 75%-80% of all people will suffer from back pain (specifically low back pain) at some point in their lives? Chances are that you, or someone you know, is suffering from some form...
ProSelect Cupping Therapy
Examining the Health Benefits of Myofascial Decompression For thousands of years people around the world have used myofascial decompression, also known as cupping, to treat various ailments, including fever, chronic pain, vertigo, and a variety of skin conditions. In...
Trigger Points Self Treatment
Trigger points form in the skeletal muscles of ALL people creating pain and discomfort. Stress, poor posture, and repetitive motion are the most common culprits. Treating TP’S with direct pressure feels great and allows fresh oxygenated blood to reach the deep...
10 Foods that Fight Pain and Inflammation
Just as certain foods are highly inflammatory (and therefore can increase pain); there are many foods that work with the body to restore balance and reduce inflammation (thereby decreasing pain). If you suffer from chronic pain, these anti-inflammatory foods will...
The 5 Worst Foods for Pain and Infammation
Certain foods are highly inflammatory. Considering that inflammation is an immune response and 70 percent of our immune system cells are in our gut, it's easy to understand the effect of diet. Inflammation is beneficial in the short term (it helps your wounds and...
Ice or Heat?
Ice or heat? Heat or ice? That's probably the most common question asked about treating back pain. The best way to answer it, I have found, is to explain exactly what ice and heat do and why they help relieve pain. Once you understand the mechanism behind these...
5 Tips to Ease Night Time Pain
Nighttime pain is a cause of distress for millions of people. It seems that in the evenings when people are worn out from their long day and the body is shutting down its defenses, pain seems to jump front and center. And without the ability to ease the pain,...
Immune Health and Massage – Asheville, NC
Keeping your immune system healthy year round is tricky, especially during the winter months when there are more colds and sicknesses being passed around. The strength of our immune system is what makes the difference between who gets sick and who doesn't. "The one...
Using Integrative Massage to Treat Upper Cross Syndrome
What exactly is Upper Cross Syndrome and how do you know if you have it? It is a tightening of the muscles of your upper chest and anterior (front) neck and a weakening of the muscles in your upper back and posterior (rear) neck. It also includes a tightening of your...
What Should I Do Before Getting My Massage?
Golden Rule #1 - Drink ample fluid Golden Rule #2 Avoid alcohol, sugar and tobacco You can greatly enhance your "oh so good" massage experience by making the right choices before your massage. These very basic suggestions may be great guidelines for daily life, but it...
Self care and massage for Piriformis Syndrome
Have you ever had a nagging pain on your rear end? You are not alone...piriformis syndrome is a common complaint amongst sufferers that seek out massage therapy care. The pain is typically deep in the hip and buttocks area but can be anywhere from the lower back to...
Massage For Plantar Fasciitis
One of the more common issues I have found people coming to Massage Therapists for is Plantar Fasciitis. It is a pretty good indicator that this is the problem if there is pain along the bottom (plantar) surface of the foot, especially at the heel when they are...