Massage Therapy
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Arm and Shoulder Trigger Points for Massage Therapists
Arm and shoulder trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots in a taut band of skeletal muscle in…
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Trigger Point Massage Therapy: Hips and Glute Pain
According to studies, about 23 million persons, or 10 percent of the U.S. population, have one or more…
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STIs, HIV, and Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is generally safe for both clients and therapists, as the risk of HIV or STI transmission…
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Working with Prenatal Massage Clients
Massage therapists looking to work with prenatal massage clients often worry about safety, effectiveness, and positive experience. This…
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Massage Therapy for PTSD: What Massage Therapists Should Know
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a health condition arising from exposure to traumatic events. This may lead…
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Massage Therapy for Obese Clients
Massage therapy for overweight clients can help relieve some of the painful symptoms related to obesity. What is…
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Massage for Anxiety and Depression
Is massage good for anxiety and depression? Compared to many Eastern cultures, massage therapy is relatively new in…
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The Basics of Swedish Massage
When you hear the term Swedish massage, what comes to mind? Long flowing strokes? Relaxation? General massage techniques?…
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
According to the Mayo Clinic, mindfulness is a type of meditation. Those who practice this type of meditation…
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Massage Therapy for Back Pain
According to a 2020 study, low back pain affected 619 million people globally. Experts estimate that the number…
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Essential Oils for Massage Therapists
What are essential oils? Essential oils are highly concentrated oils derived from a plant. There are two main…
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Benefits of Prenatal Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can have incredible benefits for pregnant clients. Pregnancy is a delicate time, during which a mother…
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