Mar 11 2008
If you find yourself primarily performing sports massage techniques on your clients due to sustained athletic injuries, you should be familiar with reciprocal inhibition stretching principles. Reciprocal inhibition is basically a technique used by massage therapists to treat muscle cramps. Our bodies are extremely smart, and react to certain situations to preserve our health. Each [...]
Mar 11 2008
Along with an increasing number of new clients many massage therapists are gaining comes an increasing number of health conditions being presented, some that you may not have been previously aware of. Among these diverse health conditions that every massage therapist should know about is something called a Baker’s cyst, a swelling at the back [...]
Mar 11 2008
Massage therapy is not only a great method of relaxation, but can also deliver much-needed relief to those suffering from a variety of medical conditions. One such condition is Restless Legs Syndrome, also known as RLS. This neurological condition is characterized by strong sensations in the legs that cause an almost involuntary urge to move [...]
Mar 11 2008
One of the many pitfalls of aging is that our bodies become physically less able to keep up with the hectic pace of our daily lives. The result: arthritis. Unfortunately, arthritis has seemingly become an almost unavoidable part of the aging process, with osteoarthritis being the most common form of this condition. This loss of [...]