As a massage therapist I occasionally get the question from not only women but also from men does chest size contribute to low back pain? The truth is that in my opinion chest size does affect low back pain when you look at it in terms of the #kineticchain. So for a brief moment let me explain what the kinetic chain is and also why my belief is that it does contribute to low back pain.
Read MoreOK so let's talk about you're interested in trying to flatten out your low back and you wanna know how again this is a referral back from the park one of those two part series.
Read MoreOne of the more interesting parts of the industry has been the awkward shift of couples massages over the last five years or so. We all know the reason why in 2020 perhaps was not the greatest time for a couples massages due to the risks.
Read MoreMany clients have asked me over the years if they have time for a massage what are some tips they should know before booking one for #vacation. I have a couple of simple guard rails that I think it just makes sense and many of them
Read MoreWhen is getting a #massage for a tight area a bad idea? This has many answers one of the most common concerns I have because of my years of experience and training is why is that area tight first not necessarily how am I going to solve the problem.
Read MoreThere's been a lot made of massage guns over the last several years and hopefully this blog welcome up clarify some of the information that consumers are finding and not sure what to take away from it. Personal care devices are among some of the most confusing and misleading products on the market for the general consumer.
Read MoreMeditation massage has been around a few years and incorporates the best elements of mindfulness and bodywork. The therapist guides the meditation while doing the session and can include a change in music along with mild stretching poses.
Read MoreMany clients ask since I have a one price policy how do I incorporate enhancements or additional techniques into my sessions so that they flow and feel cohesive?
Read MoreFor those people who are new to massage or are thinking about changing up your massage routine or even for those individuals looking to buy a gift card for someone else here's a simple guide to choosing the difference between a one hour session and a 90 minute session.
Read MoreWhen discussing the topic of aftercare I think it's always best to start from the standpoint of making sure you have time for the service that you want and the result you want from that service.
Read MoreFine to sleep can be difficult enough with mental stress and other factors but when you train for sleep with pain or physical nature it really does pose a challenge even in the age of pharmaceuticals. Hopefully the following information might be helpful to you in deciding to try some alternative methods to find asleep in physical pain.
Read MoreThere are so many people that have contributed to the massage and bodywork industry to make it what it is today. Like any other industry there are influences that come externally into the profession and those that come from within the profession to change how we work how we are educated or how we are marketed.
Read MoreIt's been a fresh start to a new year and this is what's going on at Tony Schwartz Bodywork for spring of 2023. I am in the process of getting ready for my 10 year anniversary in the Minnehaha location with new sheets!
Read MoreSo many people ask when do I not come in for a session and I try and break it down into two parts: #health reasons and logistics issues. When I mean by that is there is an underlying medical issue that would disqualify you from safely getting a massage or bodywork service and the other revolves around whether you can pay for it or you have time in your day or week to come in for a session or even something as simple as childcare issues
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