What is oncology Massage? Oncology massage is an approach to massage therapy based in both specialized massage treatments and compassion to help people manage their experience with cancer. Review of the scientific literature (MD Anderson Cancer Center) indicates oncology massage helps improve the quality of life. Benefits include improved relaxation, sleep, and immune functions as [...]
Pain
Headaches come in a variety of forms. They can often include neck pain or be triggered by tension so it is no surprise that massage and trigger point therapy are included on the list of remedies. Have you ever suffered from severe and/or recurring headaches or migraines? What is your preferred method(s) of treatment? . [...]
80% of American will experience back pain in their lifetime. Although there are some unavoidable causes of back pain, such as trauma, there are several avoidable causes of back pain. Bad posture Misalignment Weak core Inactivity The below graphic includes some back pain prevention tips for standing, sitting, and sleeping posture as well as exercise. [...]
Chronic pain, both muscle and joint pain, affect a large portion of Americans. Texting in considered a significant contributor to neck pain which is also likely due to posture and poor ergonomics. Massage therapy and structural alignment can help ease pain and treat underlying postural and alignment issues that are causing the pain. Do you [...]
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Skin Disease, approximately one-fourth of U.S. adults experience at least 1 day of back pain in a three month period. One of the risk factors for back pain is weak back and abdominal muscles caused by poor posture. Good posture enables us to maintain positions (sitting, standing, [...]
