Different Massage Types and Their Benefits
There are many different types of massage techniques that can be chosen to employ, and certain benefits for each of these. The massage therapist will choose which techniques will work best with their clients in order to fit their needs. There are specific questions that one can ask a client prior to the session in […]
Advanced Massage Techniques You Should Utilize
There are a plethora of massage therapy techniques available to choose from, and often it is based on the needs of the client. The most important part of the time with the client before the massage is to figure out their needs. There are certain techniques and advanced techniques that a massage therapist may incorporate […]
Trigger Points and Massage Therapy
Trigger points are areas in the muscles also referred to as “knots.” The definition of a trigger point, as described in Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, The Trigger Point Manual By Janet G. Travell, MD and David G. Simons, MD is, “a focus of hyperirritability in a tissue that, when compressed, is locally tender and, if […]
Feather Stroking and Massage: What Is It?
There are many types of massage therapy techniques that range from deep pressure with invigorating effects to light pressure for relaxation effects. There are also techniques used between other stroke techniques in order to make the massage cohesive. Feather stroking is light pressure and often feels relaxing for the client, as well as a good […]
Chronic Pain: How Can Massage Therapy Help?
Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting more than six months. It is often a multi-system output, meaning there can be many aspects to one’s pain. Often, the pain is no longer indicating tissue damage but is now an output of the brain as well. Stress, emotional pain or issues, as well as general lack […]
Cross Fiber Friction Massage: How Is It Performed?
Cross fiber friction massage is a technique that massage therapists perform, and it is applied in a very particular way. This is performed often-times with the fingertips or a tool in order to create deep pressure and friction in the area being treated. The therapist creates friction in the area by using deep pressure and […]
Massage Therapy Product Recommendations
As a massage therapist, the tools you use are critical for ensuring a relaxing and successful massage for your client. Each massage technique requires a different approach, and you will use different products depending on which technique you’re performing. Lotion, for example, is ideal for a deep tissue massage as it allows the therapist to […]
Thai Massage: What Is It?
Thai massage is also referred to as “Thai yoga massage.” This is a traditional massage technique that combines acupressure, Ayurvedic principles, and assisted movements and postures such as those in yoga. There are “energy lines” that are meant to be affected with this type of massage. How Does It Differ From Western Techniques? Western massage […]
Circulatory Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
How Massage Therapy Can Benefit Circulatory Health There are many benefits of massage therapy for one’s circulatory health. The circulatory system is responsible for the flow of blood and lymph throughout the body. This system consists of the vital organs such as the heart, blood vessels, lymphatic glands and vessels. Circulatory health is important for […]
How Can Massage Therapy Help Tendonitis?
Tendons are the connection between the muscle and bone in our bodies, and tendon fibers are what make up the tendon. The tendons can get injured or disrupted and cause pain and dysfunction termed as “tendonitis” or “tendonosis.” This is common in areas near joints such as the shoulder, elbow, and knee. The term “-itis” […]