I’ve been mulling this one over a lot.
And it’s a big one. The subject of this email is not only eye-catching, it’s exactly what the world would benefit from on many levels. [Read more…]
Question everything you think you know about pain.
Pain is not what you think it is. This article is a culmination of an important email series that tackles some of the most mind-blowing facts about pain! A subject this important and this complex takes time to dissect and present, so even though you’ll need a bit of time here, it’s worth it. Not only will this tutorial help you to understand pain better, as long as you utilize the information within, it should also lead to better self-management of pain.
To start with, I want to tell you that pain is all in your head.
Does Posture Even Matter?
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There’s this concept of “good posture” out there, and we think that working on our posture will solve a lot of our aches and pains. The issue is, the vast majority of postural recommendations are unsupported by research. [Read more…]
Did You Know? Herniated Discs Actually Don’t Hurt
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A Comprehensive Guide To Describing Pain: Helping Us Help You
When asked by your massage therapist, manual therapist or other medical professional to describe pain, it can be quite difficult to put it into words. It’s more important than you may realize to give your wellness-team a clear description so that they can use best-practices and ensure your safety, and an effective treatment. We’ve put this guide together for you, to help you help us in your treatment! Using these terms and expanding your pain-vocabulary to be able to clearly describe your pain or sensation helps us take the best possible approach when working with you. [Read more…]
Secrets Of A Great Scalp Massage (4 Tips To Bliss)
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Massage & Intimacy: The Issues, The Discussion & The Solution
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Massage is intimate. Right out of the gate, let’s get that one thing clear. Human touch is an intimate experience. You simply cannot change that. Whether it’s Thai massage with clothes on or Swedish massage, with clothes off. The thing is, intimacy is mostly [and incorrectly] confused with sexuality. This is a far-reaching issue that goes beyond massage alone and relates to our overall lack of touch vocabulary as a disconnected society.
I also want to establish from the beginning that I strongly dislike articles that use yoga and massage as sexual gateways [and click-bait]. Therefore this may be the only blog I ever publish related in any way to the discussion on sex. So it’s a thorough post, and it opens a number of different discussions. [Read more…]
Does Massage Release “Toxins”? And What Actually Are “Toxins”?
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I’m glad you asked! So here’s the thing, there’s a lot of misunderstanding about what toxins actually are, so let’s tackle that first.
The truth about toxins.
Toxins is a word that is thrown around a lot. Too much in fact. Without really being understood. [Read more…]
Winter: Not Just A Pain In Your Face, But A Pain In The Rest Of You Too.
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Even if [in your mind] you like winter, the likelihood is that your body disagrees. On the other side of the coin, if you’re like me, this information will only fuel the fire of becoming a “snow bird”. Perhaps it will even give you a reason 😉 [Read more…]
“Hungry Tissues” – How Do We Know Where To Apply Pressure?
Normally my writing is very scientific and supported with research. This particular post is backed by smaller a degree of science, and a larger degree of experience and “feeling”. Part of the reason why is because the science hasn’t yet been able to describe these things through study. So I will do my best to share with you, how we know the “just right” spots in massage, with less defined language. [Read more…]
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