by PMA | Mar 10, 2021 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
by PMA | Nov 11, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, Pressure Point Therapy, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
by PMA | Jul 8, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
What is Carpal Tunnel? WebMD defines carpal tunnel syndrome as “also being called median nerve compression, a condition that causes numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand.” This painful and often stubborn condition is named for the area of the body called the...
by PMA | Jul 8, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
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