You may have heard the term “muscle knots” or trigger points. This refers to a spot in the muscle that is tight or restricted. The “knot” can be caused by decrease in oxygen to that portion of the muscle and/or a spot that the muscular fibrils are tangled. What Are...
Sometimes it is hard to prevent sitting for long periods of time especially during the work day. It is really important to make sure you are periodically moving your body during the day to use your muscles and keep your body in the best shape possible. 1. Neck pain...
On a recent Facebook live, we went over how to recommend massage to clients. At PMA, there are many different massage techniques we teach and use regularly to help with many different problem areas. Sometimes, if clients have a specific issue they are trying to fix,...
There are many different causes of knee pain. It can be caused by issues related to muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and connective tissue. There can also be knee pain related to poor movement patterns and imbalances in the body such as muscular imbalances. This...
We have all heard that sleep is important. But why? And how do we improve our quality of sleep? The “why“ is that when we sleep, our brain and our body are able to regenerate and heal, thus allowing us to function optimally. When we do not get enough sleep, it can...
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