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Sports massage can help relax tight muscles, improve flexibility and the overall condition of a muscle. The following sports massage guide is intended for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting any self help treatment. IMPORTANT: Before starting any massage treatment the therapist will check for contraindications (if any apply to you, then massage is not allowed). …
We got the inside scoop on how to have the best rubdown ever. By Leah Fessler September 30, 2014 It’s no surprise that a massage can seriously soothe your mind and body, and you already know a solid rubdown has impressive health perks, like better blood circulation, amped immunity, anxiety relief, and even improved sleep quality. But beyond the obvious, …
By Michael McGillicuddy, LMT, NCTMB What Is Sports Massage? I am always amazed when I travel around the country and ask massage therapists who advertise “sports massage” to define it. While visiting a spa in the Orlando, Fla., area, I saw sports massage listed on the spa menu. I asked a therapist, “What do you do when someone asks for …
Preliminary Information Your massage therapist will ask preliminary questions to determine your overall health and your health and wellness goals. The massage therapist will consider information about your physical condition, medical history, lifestyle, stress levels, medications and any areas of physical pain that could affect your massage therapy outcome. This information will help the massage therapist structure the session to achieve your health and …
What is Sports Therapy? Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability. It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant …
June, 2012, Vol. 12, Issue 06 | Contributed by Jolie Haun and Derek Austin Why does massage make sore muscles feel better? How does massage promote healing? What are the biological mechanisms of massage therapy? These are questions that clients, patients, practitioners and researchers ask all around the world and have been considered since the days of Hippocrates. Massage is a …
A friendly touch can do wonders for boosting your mental health November 3, 2011 | By Sara Altshul What it is: Massage therapists use arm, hand, fingertip, and elbow pressure to treat physical and emotional problems. The word massage comes from the Arabic word mass’h, which means “press gently.” What traditional medicine says: Therapeutic massage was first described in China about …
May 11, 2015 by admin Rehabilitative massage is not just for injured athletes. The benefits are numerous and are physical, psychological, and physiological. Rehabilitative massage helps prevent injuries, boost performance, maintain mobility, restore injured muscles, and increase the life of your sporting career. A growing body of evidence shows that rehabilitative massage does actually have a number of positive effects on athletes. …
Holistic medicine is a form of healing that considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — in the quest for optimal health and wellness. According to the holistic medicine philosophy, one can achieve optimal health — the primary goal of holistic medicine practice — by gaining proper balance in life. Holistic medicine practitioners believe that the whole …
By Kerrie Ann Frey Professional athletes and their coaches have sworn by massage therapy for years, going so far as to keep massage therapists on the payroll indefinitely. Until recently, there hasn’t been conclusive evidence that massage really does have a positive effect on athletes. However, thanks to new studies and some backing by reputable sources, the benefits of massage …
When you want your mind, body and spirit to feel healthy, yoga & massage are both great ways to achieve that. Both are available in a variety of formats, starting with the ancient art of yoga: * fast-paced Ashtanga or Power yoga gives you a workout * hot Bikram yoga makes it easier to move and stretch * slow and …
Massage Today | December, 2015, Vol. 15, Issue 12 Contributed by Beth Barberree, BA, RMT; April Neufeld, BS, LMT; and S. Pualani Gillespie LMT, MSN, RN, BCMTB Massage has long been seen as a way for people to decrease their stress levels. With the growing number of people seeking massage therapy care in recent years, it becomes increasingly important to …
By: Andrea Petersen | Updated March 13, 2012 12:01 a.m. ET While massage may have developed a reputation as a decadent treat for people who love pampering, new studies are showing it has a wide variety of tangible health benefits. Research over the past couple of years has found that massage therapy boosts immune function in women with breast …
Last Updated: Jan 26, 2014 | By Lori Newell Massage can help relax tight and painful muscles, improve range of motion in the joints, enhance circulation and lower stress levels. Stress is considered a risk factor for many chronic diseases, and can make your symptoms worse. Since there are many different massage therapies available, it may require some trial and …
By Editorial Staff Originally published in Body Sense magazine, Fall 2001. Copyright 2001. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved. As you lie on the table under crisp, fresh sheets, hushed music draws you into the moment. The smell of sage fills the air and you hear the gentle sound of massage oil being warmed in your therapist’s …
By Kirstin Fawcett Feb. 12, 2015, at 10:54 a.m. Massage therapy is increasingly being embraced as an alternative medical treatment. For more than a decade, Bill Cook has gotten a weekly massage. He isn’t a professional athlete. He didn’t receive a lifetime gift certificate to a spa. Nor is the procedure a mere indulgence, he says – it’s medicinal. …
If you’ve been experiencing lower back pains, it’s likely that you’ve heard people saying it’s because of your incorrect posture, and that correcting your posture is the only way to get rid of your back pain. And if you seek professional advice, you might be told that your posture needs a lot of work. It seems logical to correlate lower …
Achieving the perfect balance between the health of mind, body, and spirit involves making use of several techniques and practices. These strategies come in many different shapes and forms, and are definitely not a one-size-fits-all bargain. Yoga and massage are both excellent relaxation and health practices that have been proven to give great benefits to those who use them. Benefits …
How Often Should I Receive a Massage? Getting a massage is definitely one of the best treats we can give our bodies. A good massage can relieve pain, stress, and improve over-all health and well-being. That’s why it’s ideal to make sure that you get a well-deserved massage every now and again. But a lot of individuals wonder – exactly …
So, you’ve just come home from a tiring day pushing pencils at the office. Your neck is sore, your lower back is practically killing you, and you can barely even muster the effort to put together a quick meal. It seems you’ve earned a well-deserved massage. But with all the many different kinds of massage available, how do you know …
