Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a reasonably common condition that we really should know more about. The more we know, the greater chance we have of avoiding it altogether. It also may help us help others a little more.
Therapeutics
PMSM: Post-Massage Soreness & Malaise And How Thai Massage Avoids It
There are many reports of feeling post-massage soreness a day or two after a regular Swedish Massage session. This is more pronounced when deeper tissues are accessed with stronger/heavier pressure. The interesting thing is that Thai Massage rarely induces this feeling. Why is this the case?
The Biochemistry of Touch and Massage in Cancer Patients
“Massage is the oldest form of medicine known to humans” ~ Unknown.
Massage can help us in so many ways when it comes to the process of cancer treatment and recovery. There are numerous psychological and emotional benefits to being touched and cared for physically, when you’re going through such a grueling and isolating condition.
The Right Amount of Tension
So often we focus our time and energy on trying to get rid of tension. This can help us to reduce our aches and pains to some degree, but it’s only a portion of the puzzle.
Thai Massage & ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a horrible degenerative condition that involves the death of motor nerves (controlling skeletal muscle movement). It recently gained quite a lot of exposure thanks to the #icebucketchallenge that brought it to the forefront of the pop-culture sphere.
Yes, Your IT-Band Is Tight…But It Should Be.
A surprising number of people still say to me “my IT band is tight” and so they have been told to “roll-out” their iliotibial (IT) bands, and some even get beaten up with Graston Technique® to the IT band. The thing is though, it’s meant to be tight. That’s it only job.
Thai Massage & Bone Density – Why “Pulling Your Leg” Is No Joke.
Thai Massage has numerous health benefits – some of which have been explored scientifically, others are yet to be explored through the lens of empirical study. One such area of study that has begun is looking into the effects Thai Massage has on bone health. Specifically, the majority of studies examine its effect on postmenopausal women, for obvious reasons.
Slipped / Herniated Discs & Thai Massage
At some point in our lives, a good number of us will experience a herniated disc. When it comes to resolving a bulging disc, we can thankfully rely on the natural healing abilities of our body to do this, with most herniated discs healing themselves within a few months. The thing is, that’s a decently long time and it’s something we don’t want to rush for obvious reasons.
Thai Massage & Plantar Fasciitis
Before we can discuss the potential of Thai Massage in relieving the discomfort of plantar fasciitis, we first need to discuss what it actually is. Unfortunately it is still a rather poorly understood condition, at least in terms of a strict understanding of its pathophysiology and a replicable mechanism for its development.
3 Strength Exercises to Reduce Neck Pain
I don’t know about you guys, but I sit at a desk waaaaay too much and so my neck is one of the first places I collect tension in my body. In my practice I have observed that a vast majority of people also experience this tension.
Scar Tissue Explained
So often we hear of these things called “knots” and scar tissue falls under the umbrella of that label. But do we really know what it is?
Pull Your Head In. Yes, You. You’ll Thank Me One Day.
So you’re reading an amazing blog post (this one, obviously), or you’re texting your friend right now (in which case you’re not actually reading this), but in either situation I’m going to tell you to pull your head in.
“How Did You Get Such Good Posture? You Make Me Want to Sit Up Taller”
Have you ever said this to someone? Or maybe you’ve only thought about it and haven’t said anything? Well, the answer is probably not the one you were hoping for. It’s not some magical cure or the luck of the draw with good posture development. It’s hard work and dedication.
Your Forearm’s Connected to The… Headaches You Get
Do you get tension headaches often? Do you work on a computer a lot? And did you know that the tension in your forearms is quite often partially responsible for the tension headaches you get. How, you ask? I like it when you indulge me with such questions.
I Have Low-Back Pain But My Massage Therapist Worked Everywhere Else…
Have you ever gone into a massage treatment expecting the treatment to unfold a particular way? This is especially common if you come in with a particular area of pain or discomfort. Generally you’d expect us to work on it directly right? Well, that’s not always the best approach for treatment…Here’s why:
Why Do I Get Stretches Or Exercises As Homework?
If you’ve ever had any kind of injury and sought help from a manual therapist, chances are they’ve given you some degree of movement “homework”. Why do they give us work to do when we’re paying them to do their job and make us better? Shouldn’t a few treatments be enough to heal me? Unfortunately not.
Walking: How You Should Do It Properly, Simple Right?…
I know what you’re thinking. “Umm, Drew I’ve been walking for a long time, I totally know how to do that”… Yes. You have been walking for a long time! But are you sure you know the intricacies of how to walk with ideal biomechanics?
