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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tips for Massage Therapists to Provide Massage Therapy to Special Needs Clients
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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 |
| Understanding Wholistic Medicine
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In recent years, our nation and our world have seen profound changes occur in every aspect of life. All our institutions-including politics, education, economy and technology-are in the midst of unprecedented change. These changes, though difficult at times, are vital to our growth. One part of our society |
| 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 |
| Snowboarding and Sports Massage
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Snowboarding is often associated with the young and reckless, but as its’ popularity rises it is being taken up by a more diverse group of active people. Most associate snowboarding with skiing, but freestyle is closely related to skateboarding. For a Sport & Remedial Massage therapist, it is |
| Massage Therapists Guide to Marathon Runners
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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 |
| Introduction to Reflexology
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Reflexology is a Natural Healing Art.NATURAL means that Reflexology enhances the normal functioning of the body. It does this without creating any damage. It is essentially harmless. HEALING means that Reflexology's effect is consistently observed to be beneficial to a person's health. Reflexology reduces physical, emotional and psychological |
| Can Light & Colour Therapy Heal the Body?
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LIGHT & COLOUR THERAPY SUNLIGHT – THE SOURCE OF LIFEThe use of light therapy in medicine has a long history. The first light source used in photo medicine was natural sunlight. In ancient Egypt sunlight was used for medical treatments. Later, Hippocrates described the use of sunlight to |
| 4 Great Solutions to Help With a Knot-Ridden Back
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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 |
| Massage home study to build your practice
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Massage practitioners around the planet are very passionate about developing their practices. These massage therapists do their best to educate consumers regarding the benefits of massage. However, they are faced with the fact that competition is rising constantly. Most therapists and bodyworkers have got to continuously change the |
| MassageTherapy – Basic Strokes and Benefits
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Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years and used by the Chinese, Japanese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans; many cultures throughout history have practised some form of body manipulation to ease and prevent or cure illnesses. There are a number of recognised benefits that can come from |
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Christmas shopping can become a burden as you try to figure out what others might like, need and enjoy. Christmas gifts often just become another item on the To-DO list and you end up grabbing a gift from the store without really determining if that gift would benefit |
| The Goal of Massage Therapy
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Many people think that the goal of massage therapy is just to perform a series of mechanical movements using their hands in a particular routine. For example many colleges will teach you to do 3 strokes of a massage movement called Effleurage up the leg and then you |
| What Are The 5 Benefits Of Physical Therapy For Sports Recovery?
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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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