Low Back Pain: When To See a Massage Therapist?
Low back pain (LBP) is very prevalent in the U.S., with some reports that say up to 80% of Americans have experienced LBP in their lifetime. There are varying degrees of symptoms related to LBP, and many different experiences as well. With that, you may be wondering when to see a massage therapist for low […]
Tendonitis: What It Is and How Is Massage Therapy Helpful?
Many people suffer from painful and intrusive tendonitis. This can affect many regions in the body such as the knees (patellar tendon), calves (achilles tendon), and elbows (common extensor tendon). 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 […]
Pressure Point Series: Hand Massage
There are thought to be many pressure points throughout the body. One area of particular importance is the hand. There are many sensitive areas of the hand as well as particular points that are considered to relate to other regions of the body. When these points are firmly pressed, in a technique called hand massage, […]
5 Types of Massage: Finding The Right One For You
What type of massage is the “right one” for you or your client? This depends on what the client is looking for and what may benefit their goals and/or needs in the best way. This article will summarize 5 types of massage and how to find the right one for you. 1.Sports Massage Therapy This […]
Pressure Point Therapy Series: Headache Relief
Pressure point therapy is a massage therapy technique that can be very effective for relieving many symptoms and ailments. As previously discussed, this particular therapy technique is useful to relieve stiff and sore necks and congestion. This technique is also great for reducing or relieving headaches. For an introduction to this skill, please read our […]
Pressure Point Therapy Series: Relieve Congestion
As noted in depth in deep tissue pressure point therapy, this method of massage is an effective technique for relief of muscular pain and is particularly helpful for a client who has trigger points. For example, if someone is experiencing a stiff neck then this technique is often applied. This technique is also used to […]
Pressure Point Therapy Series: Treating Low Back Pain
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Pressure Point Therapy Series: Stiff Neck Relief
Do you or your clients have a stiff, sore, painful neck? Are they experiencing headaches? Do your clients feel that tension is carried in their neck and shoulders? It sounds like it is time to experience pressure point therapy. What is Pressure Point Therapy? Pressure point therapy is very effective for use to relieve stiffness […]
Deep Tissue Pressure Point Therapy
Learn about Deep Tissue Pressure Point Therapy and how it helps alleviate pain in the Professional Massage Academy’s blog.