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 […]
6 Tips To Grow Your Massage Business
There are many ways to grow your massage business so that you are helping as many people as you can! Here are six tips to help you grow your business fast and effectively. 1. Offer Loyalty Rewards and Referral Programs People love to earn points, have a punch card, get a referral credit or discount. […]
Muscle Knots: What Are They and How Does Massage Therapy Help?
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 Muscle Knots? Knots or trigger […]
When Should I Not Get A Massage?
There are certain circumstances when it it advised to avoid massage therapy. We will discuss these circumstances below, in detail. Generally, please discuss with your Doctor as needed if you are wondering whether massage therapy is advised for you if you have serious medical conditions. You can also talk to a Massage Therapist directly prior […]
Should I Get A Massage When I’m Sick?
Generally speaking, it is not appropriate to get a massage when you are sick. This is especially true if you are contagious and therefore could spread your illness to the Massage Therapist or other people getting massages in that same location. The CDC’s recommendation is “to stay home until you are fever free for 24 […]
How Do Sunburns Affect Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy can be very helpful for many conditions in the body, including conditions related to the skin. People with certain conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can benefit from massage therapy. Also, some skin irritations could be increased with the use of products containing certain ingredients that are chemicals. Other more natural, simple products […]
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 […]
Massage Therapy as a Second Career
Massage therapy is a career path with a lot of benefits. One of the great parts about the nature of a career in massage therapy is that you could use it as a part-time or second career! Massage therapy is great as a second career for many reasons, like: Career Flexibility Massage therapy offers flexibility […]
The Principles of Chinese Massage
Chinese massage is thought to be the oldest system of bodywork and massage. This originated in ancient China, and is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese Medicine. The other branches are acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine. Another name for Chinese massage is Tuina or “tui-na,” pronounced twee-nah. Chinese Massage Explained […]
Hot Stone Massage Benefits
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Hot Stone Massage is a technique where a hot stone is used on the body to enhance the effects of the massage. The stone can either be placed on certain specific areas of the body or the massage therapist may hold the stone in their hand as they massage the body. The hot […]