Rotator cuff injuries are common and can cause significant discomfort, limiting the range of motion and functionality of the shoulder. Whether the injury is a result of overuse, trauma, or age-related degeneration, finding effective solutions for healing is essential. While traditional treatments such as rest, physical therapy, and medications play a crucial role, an often [...]
Frozen Shoulder
In previous posts, we’ve covered ways that massage therapy can help with specific, individual health issues. But as you are more than just the sum of our individual parts, so are the effects of massage on your health overall. Per research with the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), massage can help with each of these [...]
This week it seems like I’m seeing more frozen shoulders due to immobility after surgery. If someone has surgery on a shoulder and keeps it stationary too long, then scar tissue will form around the incision site as well as in the shoulder joint itself. This can cause the muscles of the shoulder to become [...]
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 [...]
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