May 26 2010
The category of petrissage, or kneading, is one of the most recognized of massage strokes. Derived from the French word “petrir,” it was first used in the late 1800s by Dr. Johan Georg Mezger in an attempt to categorize and give definition to techniques used in what would become known as Swedish massage. A classic [...]
May 25 2010
Massage therapy is often recommended for women who are pregnant. It helps them get through not only the physiological changes that occur during this time, but also those that are psychological and even spiritual. But all too often this bodywork modality is denied to those who could also benefit – those with high-risk pregnancies. A [...]
May 24 2010
Even though common in the United States, genital herpes is still poorly understood and, therefore, remains a very feared virus. It is estimated that one in every six Americans is infected with the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), considered the likely culprit in genital herpes. Herpes simplex shares a common viral heritage with cold [...]
May 23 2010
In these shaky economic times, massage therapists will often look to innovative ways to bring in some extra income. One of the most potentially lucrative ways to do this is through the use of chair massage, and one of the best places to do this is in the college or university setting. College students are [...]
May 15 2010
Many people come to massage therapists to receive relief from back pain. When someone comes in for a massage to treat this problem, it is also an excellent time to help educate him or her about prevention of this common affliction. There is no one trigger pointing to the occurrence of back pain. Tired muscles, [...]
May 14 2010
Wearing high-heeled shoes are just one of life’s modern perils. Worn mostly by women seeking to keep up with today’s trends, high heels create an illusion of height and make legs look longer and more slender. But there is a price to pay for being stylish. High-heeled shoes are also one of the main causes [...]