Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being. See if it's right for you. Massage is no longer available only through luxury spas and upscale health clubs. Today, massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals and even airports. If you've never tried massage, learn about its … Continue reading Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits!
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More Hip Talk!
Don’t worry it all ties in together, hence the blog about Swedish Gymnastics! Seeking Balance Identifying decreases in range of motion can be an important tool for massage therapists to help determine possible sources of pain. To test range of motion, the client should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. The therapist needs to be aware of … Continue reading More Hip Talk!
What is Swedish Massage and Gymnastics?
Swedish massage (also known as classic massage). It is a massage modality that is based on the anatomy and physiology of the body and uses the following strokes: Swedish gymnastics, effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration/jostling, and tapotement (see definitions below). It is usually a full body massage and incorporates a number of different types of massage … Continue reading What is Swedish Massage and Gymnastics?
Hips Don’t Lie Y’all!
Shakira Shakira! Full Mobility! Given the architecture and functional importance of the hip joint, full mobility is essential. If the mobility in the hip is limited, that limitation in range of motion has to be compensated for elsewhere. In one recent study published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, “Passive hip range of … Continue reading Hips Don’t Lie Y’all!
5 Simple Steps For A Healthier Back-To-School Routine!
Ahh, back to school. Remember when the biggest worry was whether to get the watermelon or unicorn lunch box? Now those days feel far away and frivolous. As we ponder how back to school looks during the pandemic, we here at Recharge want to help our clients create and maintain healthy routines — no matter … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps For A Healthier Back-To-School Routine!