All of the changes your body goes through while you are pregnant can mean that as well as the obvious things like an ever-growing belly and some sleepless nights, you can also find you suffer with unexplained and unusual aches and pains. The last trimester in particular is well known for being a little uncomfortable … Continue reading Prenatal Massage and It’s Benefits!
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Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits!
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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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?