#Springplanting season is coming up and it's the best time to talk about how do I avoid planting pain and discomfort. Whether you're putting out seed or thatching or even going as far as to put a new #landscaping it's important to understand that you should be working on reducing your pain while planting in the winter for the previous fall before the snow comes.
Read MoreWhen it comes to snow removal there are a lot of different options today besides a shovel. Many people would tell you that things like a #snowplow or having a truck service come in and remove the snow for you does relieve a lot of back pain and I would have to agree as a comparison. But just because you may not be using a shovel doesn't mean it doesn't cause back pain.
Read MoreAs 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.
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