October 21, 2019
Got back pain? Studies show that some 80% of us will suffer from back pain at some point or other in our lives. But seeing as that’s most of us, this fact probably doesn’t come as a surprise. What you might not know is that research also shows that a whopping three-quarters of our pain […]
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September 29, 2019
Whether or not you subscribe to the “no pain, no gain” philosophy of exercise, this rule doesn’t apply when it comes to needless suffering due to trigger points in back or neck muscles. Trigger points are tiny cramps in your muscles that can appear as a result of injury, under or overuse, stress or poor […]
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September 8, 2019
“My back is killing me.” If you’ve uttered this phrase or the thought has crossed your mind recently, you’re not alone. Pain is a serious problem. Somewhere between 50-100 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic pain, and about 25 million of those say they’re in pain on a daily basis. A whopping 80% […]
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August 25, 2019
Trigger points are small but incredibly sensitive areas in your muscles that can cause intense pain in neck and back muscles, or anywhere in the body. A primary or central trigger point might be the result of an injury, repetitive stress or even happen due to oddball circumstances, such as having an air conditioning vent […]
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August 12, 2019
While people often say they have a knot in their muscle, the muscle fibers are not actually twisted and looped together. These knots are often trigger points, or tiny spasms in your muscles. Some people only have a few, while others have dozens. Some may be inactive, but when they become active, the pain can […]
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August 12, 2019
If you often feel pain in your neck, back or elsewhere but cannot figure out the cause of the problem, trigger points may be the culprit. Trigger points are tiny, painful spasms in the muscle and they can cause stiffness, tingling and other sensations, not just at the site of the trigger point, but all […]
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July 30, 2019
Geriatric Massage therapy involves gentle pressure and light strokes with passive stretching to relieve tight muscles and promote relaxation. The therapist can apply oil or lotion so they can thoroughly worked on the muscles with less skin friction. Geriatric Massage offers numerous positive effects to the overall health of an elderly person. They include: promoting […]
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July 11, 2019
Prenatal massage provide relief and relaxation to soothe away both the physical and emotional of pregnancy. It is a productive and safe procedure when accomplished after first trimester and after consulting your obstetrician. In regular massage you generally spend half the time lying flat with the chest down and the back up. The other half […]
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June 29, 2019
Chronic pain is pain that goes on for weeks, months, or even years. Trigger points in neck and back muscles are sore or sensitive spots in the body that are implicated in a number of common chronic pain complaints including low back pain, neck pain, migraines, frozen shoulder and sciatica to name just a few. […]
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June 27, 2019
Physical and emotional stress can manifest as multiple sources of debilitation pain. The most common pains associated with physical and emotional stress is headache, neck discomfort, and back pain. If you are looking for an alternative source of pain medication that does not involve prescription or over-the-counter pain medications, CranioSacral Therapy is the therapeutic solution […]
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June 22, 2019
Did you know that trigger points are far and away the most common cause of pain in your back and neck muscles, as well as elsewhere in the body? Neuromuscular massage and trigger point therapy can release these sore spots, restoring your muscles to their natural, pain-free state. Trigger points are tiny knots that develop […]
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June 12, 2019
Repetitive and aggressive movements in daily sports training can stress specific parts of the body. In order to find relief from worsening and/or tight muscles and tendons, athletes opt for sports massage therapy. Unlike any other types of massage, this technique is specific to the athlete’s sport of choice. It concentrates on areas of the […]
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