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Massage therapy and chiropractic medicine are often lumped together. Like any kind of alternative healthcare option, these practices aren’t always condoned by the medical community, and they often exist on the fringes, recommended only when all other types of therapy fail to make an impact. However, anecdotal evidence and a growing amount of scientific research are proving that there is a place for chiropractics and massage in the mainstream healthcare setting. If you’re interested in this field, you may find Read More…
When most people hear the term “reflexology,” they think of a foot massage. After all, from a distance, the two types of healing appear to be almost the same: they involve the manipulation of the foot to provide relief for a variety of pains. However, unlike a foot massage, which seeks primarily to treat muscle aches and pains, reflexology is a part of the movement that seeks to tap into the body’s natural forces to provide relief for tension, circulation, Read More…
Although a large portion of the clients who come in for a massage are in good health and simply in search of a little relaxation, this isn’t always the case. After all, massage therapy is based in the healing arts, which means that people seek this kind of treatment when other health avenues have failed or as part of a larger wellness package. Although you should never provide services for a health condition you haven’t trained for (or are certified Read More…
Acupressure is an alternative medicine procedure that offers exactly what the name suggests: a combination of acupuncture and applied pressure. Tapping into the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) points of the body, acupressure is done by a trained therapist who applies physical pressure to each point instead of pins. The Tenets of Acupressure The belief system behind acupressure is the same as that behind acupuncture and TCM. The theory, which predates modern medicine and goes back thousands of years, places emphasis Read More…
Massage That Bridges The Space Between The Body And The Spirit For many individuals, massage has evolved from a periodic indulgence to a key component of an overall health and fitness regimen. The ability of massage to reduce stress and remedy various physical ailments has convinced many to include a massage therapist on their list of health providers. But the art of massage takes many forms. Typically, a visit to a spa or an independent massage therapist will include some Read More…
Rolfing is a type of structural integration that helps to align the whole body by reorganizing the connective tissues of the body. Using mild, direct pressure and slow, deep strokes, the Rolfing practitioner works each part of the body in need of realignment. It is believed that by addressing the connective tissues of the body—the interconnected network that ties the muscles and bones into one cohesive unit—clients can find pain and stress relief. Rolfing takes a three-pronged approach to balancing Read More…
Should Reiki Really Be Considered A Massage Therapy? The practice of Reiki is taught in many massage schools. There is debate about the categorization of this therapy as a form of massage. So is it massage, mystical healing or just New Age hocus pocus? I don’t know about you but when I go for a massage I expect the massage therapist to use their hands, fingers and maybe even their elbows to loosen my stress-laden muscles. There is nothing more Read More…
We have just posted a new article about Craniosacral Massage on our main website at Massage Schools Guide. Craniosacral massage is a type of therapy that focuses on the head, neck, spine and sacrum. By manipulating these specific areas the theory is that it will promote optimal function between the brain and spinal cord. This in turn helps the body to “heal from within.” Some of the conditions that benefit from craniosacral massage are sleep issues, chronic pain and mood Read More…
Running is one of the hardest sports on the body. Although there are great health benefits, the continual jarring of the body can do quite a big of damage to the muscles, joints, and spine over a matter of just a few weeks. That’s why many runners pay attention to their bodies, being sure to stretch prior to running and buying the right shoes and gear. One way in which runners can get even greater benefits is to regularly seek Read More…
Most people will agree that there is no “bad” time to get a massage. This most exalted of all the pampered treatments is something that most people are only too glad to participate in, whether they’re looking for a traditional Swedish massage or want something a little unusual in the shape of deep, body-altering structural integration. However, one way to maximize the massage experience (and for massage therapists to market themselves to increase business) is to tailor massages for the Read More…
There are many different ways to make your massage therapy practice successful, including everything from upgrading your massage table to offering advanced massage techniques. In today’s competitive market, anything you do to make yourself more marketable as a professional can help you to succeed. One way in which to do this at a low cost and low time investment is to incorporate scalp massage into your repertoire of services. What is Scalp Massage? Massaging the scalp is much like massaging Read More…
The very definition of traction reads like instructions for a torture technique. Terms like prolonged pulling and adhesive friction conjure up thoughts of a painful afternoon spent with a cantankerous therapist named Helga, which I’m sure is no one’s idea of a good time. Traction Therapy is most often associated with Sports & Injury Therapy, generally administered by Medical Massage Therapists, Osteopaths, and Physical and Occupational Therapists. It is thought to be one of those “no pain, no gain” style Read More…
The use of warm stones as components of massage therapy can be traced back many centuries. Native Americans were known to use stones warmed in fire to treat illnesses and injuries. Today, hot stone massage is used in a similar manner but with slightly different goals and various techniques. The use of hot stones as a massage therapy can provide various benefits. Among other things, hot stone massage can provide pain relief, loosen muscles and improve circulation. The technique can Read More…
Dr. Ida P. Rolf received a degree in biochemistry in 1920. However, health issues experienced by Dr. Rolf and her two sons led her to conduct further research on the human body. Based on this research, Dr. Rolf developed techniques that focused on the realignment of the body structure based on manipulation of the connective tissues in the body. This approach has become known as rolfing. Rolfing techniques bear some similarity to deep tissue massage but the goals are different. Read More…
We recently completed a comprehensive article explaining the philosophy and practice of acupressure and have posted it on our main website. Acupressure combines the beliefs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the philosophies of energy flow and pressure applications similar to those used in acupuncture. From a modern medical perspective, acupuncture and acupressure are not completely understood. The existence of qi is disputed by many in the mainstream medical system; however, the benefits of TCM have been experienced for thousands of Read More…
We all know what it feels like to have a twisted ankle, a sprained finger, or a nagging headache that just won’t go away…but what about our experience with real pain ~”pain” pain. Healing from an injury seems to take forever sometimes, but what if your pain persisted for months, even years? Unfortunately, the number of folks who have experienced chronic pain has become a recent national concern, with well over 50 percent of Americans 65 and older reporting, in Read More…
by Tiffany Cox. LMT Thirty years ago most people in the Western world hadn’t even heard of Yoga, much less how to define it. We’ve since integrated it into our culture so thoroughly, you’d be hard-pressed to find even a single manliest of men who could deny having some knowledge of its existence. There have been many new ideas introduced into our culture over the past few decades that are only now being revealed and adopted into mainstream consciousness. Not Read More…
On our main website, we have posted an article describing the ancient practice of Lomilomi, a Hawaiian massage technique. For anyone (like me for instance) that is sick of cold weather and snow, reading about the history and philosophy behind Lomilomi, which addresses the spiritual and emotional well-being of the recipient as well as the physical aspects. As you read this informative piece you will almost be able to feel the warm tropical breezes and the hear the gentle surf Read More…
We have prepared and posted an article focusing on kinesiology on our main website. Kinesiology is the science related to “movement” and “human motion.” It is important as a consideration for massage therapists because the study of kinesiology considers the relationships between muscles and muscle groups and how breakdowns in this system affect the way a person may be able, or not able, to function physically. As a prospective student is reviewing potential massage schools, hopefully, they will be looking Read More…
We may all be familiar with Swedish massage or Chinese massage, but we could use a bit of “enlightenment” about Russian massage. An article by David Helwig caught our attention. He says the basic premise of Russian message is that it focuses more on the “physiology of a dysfunction rather than on anatomy as the principal guideline for treatment.” If we understand this correctly, the massage therapist looks at the injury and how this injury has brought about reduced mobility Read More…
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