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- What are some available types of physiotherapy treatment options? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from David CoxPhysiotherapy treatment helps to develop, maintain and restore maximum functional ability by restoring and preventing disease, injury and the healing process. People are increasingly resorting to physical therapy treatment as a well being and healing method to achieve a healthier ...
Views: 1170 - Ease those aches, pains, sprains and strains with massage therapy. - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from David CoxThere are many side effects of our busy day to day lives that can lead to niggling aches and pains incurred through sporting activities, during pregnancy, long periods sitting at a desk or even driving to and from work each day. Massage is believed to improve blood and lymph circulation which ...
Views: 1358 - Si Joint and Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Erik DaltonPiriformis syndrome should not be treated as an isolated event, even if tests such as the Pace, Freiberg, and Beatty are positive. A stable pelvis, derived through proper upper and lower quadrant balance, is essential for long-term correction of sciatic nerve conditions. All ligaments and ...
Views: 1204 - Cupping Massage from La Spa Therapie Malahide - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Jo BerryCupping massage is a complementary therapy that relieves bodily ailments such as muscle aches, cold and flu symptoms, asthma, high blood pressure and menstrual pain, as well as relieving stress and improving overall wellbeing. At La Spa Therapie Malahide we offer cupping massage customised to ...
Views: 1540 - Understanding Myoskeletal Alignment and Pain - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Erik DaltonITB syndrome is typically regarded as an overuse injury. In this article, Dr. Dalton explains how his Myoskeletal Alignment home study techniques can provide solutions for this misdiagnosis, and offers a case study of just such an instance. Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is typically ...
Views: 1221 - Spring Specials Spa and Beauty Treatments from La Spa Therapie Malahide - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Jo BerryWith Easter upon us and Spring in full bloom it's time to refresh and revive our beauty routines with some beauty and salon special offers from La Spa Therapie Malahide! As we move from wrapped-up winter woolens into brighter, lighter clothes, our bodies are exposed to the changing elements. ...
Views: 4519 - The Toes Rub - Calming Beyond Belief - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Siemens EdwardsI've been getting rubs every single weeks time now for about 7 decades. I'm seriously fortunate as I keep and accomplish at the Empire of Thailand in which you are able to get a calming a couple of time >massage for as small as $half a dozen. The worth is twice that should you go towards the ...
Views: 1810 - Learn How To Give A Facial Massage Younger Looking Skin - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Ravi tandonDo you want to have a healthier younger looking skin? We all do. There are many reasons why our skin ages, some of which include poor diet, lack of exercise, daily stress and air pollution. Some of the factors we can control, others are simply a fact of life and there is little we can do to ...
Views: 2617 - A Message from Beyond - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Sue FrederickIt’s 2 a.m., and I’m sound asleep when suddenly there’s a strange and very large man standing right beside my bed – about a foot away. He’s wearing jeans, a dark t-shirt, and an unbuttoned flannel plaid shirt. He’s not trying to scare me; he’s just casually standing there looking at me – rather ...
Views: 1952 - Minutes, Myofascia, and Maintenance - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Erik DaltonContemporary bodyworkers are blessed with three freedoms rarely afforded other professional health care practitioners - the three M’s: Minutes, Myofascia, and Maintenance. In this article, Dr. Dalton expounds on the importance of utilizing all three tools. Let’s Talk Minutes With most ...
Views: 983 - New muscle activation techniques proven to reduce musculoskeletal pain used in the massage industry - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Paula NuttingTom Myers went to exhaustive lengths to establish the links or lines of the fascial system and how they are so important in functional mobility of the musculoskeletal system. By stripping cadavers of all but their unique fascial systems he has hypothesized that there are 7 major lines or ...
Views: 3284(1 vote) - Complementary Therapies and Treatments available in Malahide, Dublin - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Michael TuckerComplementary Therapies available at Malahide are designed to help you restore your body’s balance, relieve stress and improve overall wellbeing. But what exactly is meant by the term ‘complementary therapies’ and just how do these treatments work? The term ‘complementary therapy’ can be ...
Views: 1061 - The Problem of Forward Head Posture - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Erik DaltonThe 42-Pound Head Erik Dalton, Ph.D. as published in Massage Today Magazine May 2010 It’s not unusual to have clients walk into your office sporting a 12-pound head that has migrated three inches forward of their shoulders. You are sure prior to palpation that their cervical extensors ...
Views: 2239 - Erik Dalton Teaches Bodywork for Conception - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Erik Daltonby Erik Dalton Ph.D. as published in Massage & Bodywork Magazine The miracle of motherhood is eloquently expressed when observing how perfectly the female body is planned to conceive, birth, and nurture a child. Following conception, a woman and her unborn baby fuse in an oceanic blend of ...
Views: 971 - Different Ayurvedic Spa Treatments & Ayurvedic Massage Therapies - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Anju AroraIndia has always been amusing tourists through the variety of culture, people, places, languages, food it offers. India is travel plunge to everything that interest you and in the last decade it has evolved as a prolific avenue for the leisure cum heath trip seekers with Ayurveda and Spa ...
Views: 1901 - The Many Benefits Of Sports Massage - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeToday sportsmen and women push themselves to the extreme limits of their physical capabilities and place massive amounts of strain on their bodies, at a professional level as well as the normal public like you who attend boot camp and work your ass off in the gym. These strains and stresses ...
Views: 1169 - How do Oriental Massage Therapies benefit your physical body and spiritual health? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Cairns ShiatsuI am a licensed specialist of Shiatsu & Chinese Therapy providing a style of massage therapy which uses rubbing, acupressure and tapping in order to alleviate pain, pains, fatigue, psychosomatic issues along with other system unbalances. Shiatsu massage therapy boosts blood circulation and ...
Views: 1430 - Mothers Day Special Spa Gift Packages - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Michael TuckerGive the gift of blissful relaxation for mum this Mother’s Day with a pampering spa treatment package from La Spa Therapie Malahide. Every day is a good day to tell mum how much you love her, but on Mother’s Day it’s time to really show her how much you care. Whether it’s by giving her a box ...
Views: 1904 - Massage Therapy Can Help With Relaxation and Well Being - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Keith BerryMassage is the working of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques, to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. Massage therapy is one of the most common forms of therapy in North America. Massage ...
Views: 797 - The Importance of Individualized Health care by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Andrew WolfeHealth care these days is a system of managed care. Due to the volume of patients needs, health care is inundated with symptoms and complaints that exceed the limited time capacity of health care professionals. It has been my experience, that mainstream health care is overseen not by the ...
Views: 1589 - Health Benefits of Massages - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Joseph PowellThere are numerous health benefits of massages and you'll find them here at the Massage Chair Shop. There are various advantages of massages, physiological, mental and physical and i'm going to go through a number of of them today. I know there are loads of hard working individuals out there ...
Views: 730 - Massage Therapy (and Other Enjoyable Ways) to Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from David PrattIf you have high blood pressure, you’re going to want to read this article. These are some easy, natural and even enjoyable ways you can bring your BP numbers down. Research tells us that at least 1/3 of all men have high blood pressure, and women are not far behind. Much of the time this ...
Views: 945 - Reduce Shoulder Pain Today With Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from David PrattWhen I see road signs that say “Shoulder Work Ahead,” I can’t help thinking that I should hang one of those outside my massage therapy office here in Millersburg, Ohio. Every day I know there is shoulder work ahead for me. Both physical and emotional stresses often root into the shoulders. ...
Views: 1110 - Reduce Stress and Improve Health with Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from David Pratt“...It is very important to understand there is no disease process which cannot be made more likely - or more serious - because of stress, and which cannot be helped or removed by a reduction in stress.” - Dr. Leon Chaitow, ND, DO This quote clearly points out the importance of reducing ...
Views: 802 - Benefits and Types of Massage Treatments available at La Spa Therapie, Malahide - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Michael TuckerHave you been thinking about getting a massage but don’t really know much about the various benefits or which type of massage will best suit your individual needs? Then it’s time to ask us there at La Spa, just what can massage do for you? Got aches and pains? Feel generally run down? Just ...
Views: 1057 - Lower Back Pain Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Paula NuttingLower Back Pain Strategies by Your Musculoskeletal Specialist Paula Nutting Mobility – the ability of the musculoskeletal structures or segments of the body to move or be moved to allow the presence of range of notion for functional activities. The ability of an individual to initiate, control ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - How Muscles Work - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Karen ThompsonHow muscles work. There are three different kinds of muscles in the human body. Smooth muscles which are found in blood vessels, digestive tract, uterus, and bladder. They are involuntary muscles you do not have to think about them for them to work. Cardiac muscles which are found only in the ...
Views: 1160 - TRANQUIL MOBILE MASSAGE - Relax, we come to you!! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Lisa ClementA new mobile massage service has arrived in Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, Florida. It has been created to help individuals improve their lives with wellness servicing homes, hotels and offices; also providing service to retirement homes with a 15% discount to seniors. An in-home massage is ...
Views: 1355 - Calm Your Mind and Relax Your Body with a Miraculous Relaxation massage! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Ben PianeseNothing will relieve the tension in your body better than a relaxation massage. We live in a world where we barely find time to think of ourselves. We wake up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee, get to the office and start our work without paying attention to anything else. Therefore, it is no ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Massaggi Massage Therapy in London – The Right Way to Chase Stress Away from Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Ben PianeseIf you're looking for a great massage service that will help you alleviate your health problems, know that we, at Massaggi, can offer you the best massage therapy in London at very affordable prices. People have been aware since ancient times of the benefits that therapeutic massage can ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Unify Your Body and Soul with the Ka Huna Hawaiian Massage! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Ben PianeseThe Ka Huna Hawaiian massage is a very special massage procedure that used to be carried out by the high priests of the ancient Hawaiian temples. In the past, this massage style was used only for royalty. However, things have changed nowadays, with the Ka Huna Hawaiian massage becoming widely ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - Massage Treatment for Neck Pain: What Causes Neck Pain and How Can Massage Improve Your Condition - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Ben PianeseThe soreness in the neck area is often caused by the tightening of the muscles and this is why the best option you have is resorting to massage treatment for neck pain. The chronic tension in the neck and shoulder area is best relieved by specific massage techniques. The massage mainly targets ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - The Benefits and Contraindications of Sports Remedial Massage - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Ben PianeseSports remedial massage is a kind of therapeutic massage that combines multiple benefits, taken from old massage techniques and modern medical science. Unlike its name may suggest, this kind of therapy is not exclusively used by athletes. Due to its multiple benefits, about anyone can resort to ...
Views: 3729(2 votes) - Massage Treatment for Back Pain - How It Can Help Your Back - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Ben PianeseMassage treatment for back pain can sometimes be just the optimal solution for treating your irritating condition. If your back pain is not caused by a certain disease that requires medication, massage can offer you the alleviation you need. Back pains are truly frequent and massage has ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - What Problems Does Deep Tissue Massage Target and Who Can Benefit From it? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Ben PianeseWhat Does Deep Tissue Massage Refer To? As its name suggests, this type of massage technique focuses on the specific structures of the muscle and connective tissues. It works on realigning these profound layers, releasing the tension from the area. Thus, it ameliorates the chronic pain that ...
Views: 1464(2 votes) - The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Laura LegereWhat is a massage and what does it really do? There are as many different types of massage techniques as letters in the alphabet. The practitioners are even more diverse than the techniques. Massage is a healing art form and students can learn the same techniques and will develop their own ...
Views: 1237 - The Neck Connection: Integrative medicine doctor uncovers the neck's crucial role in health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Lese DuntonAn impressive variety of people believe in Dr. Mosaraf Ali and his healing skills. His grateful, smiling patients include villagers at his free clinic in the Himalayas; Prince Charles, Morgan Freeman, Tico Torres of Bon Jovi; guests at his London and Tuscany health centers, and thousands of ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - Sports Massage: An Important Aspect of a Serious Athlete's Regimen - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Diego AbreauIf you are a serious athlete or even a recreational athlete then you already know that your daily regiment prepares you for optimal use of your skills and energies for your favored sporting event. However, continuous exercise and fitness regimen also causes extreme soreness and muscle tension ...
Views: 1544 - Hd Brows 7 steps to get perfect eyebrows at La Spa Therapie Malahide - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Michael TuckerIn case you haven’t already heard the eye-popping news, La spa Therapie Malahide (one of only a handful of salons in Ireland) now offer HD Brows, the ultimate high definition brow-shaping beauty treatment. We’ve already been raving about HD Brows on this blog, giving you a run down on what this ...
Views: 1491 - Reconsidering Massage - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Brian DeanWhile massage is something that you think about when you are at a fancy resort on vacation, luxuriating under someone’s touch in the absolute decadent world, it is actually much more that that. It is necessary healthcare that we ignore, but should not. When we think of massage, we think of ...
Views: 824 - Holistic Care for Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Brian DeanThe number of people that suffer from chronic pain has greatly increased over the past several years. In fact, there are so many that the medical industry has created a new type of doctor, the Pain Management Physician. All too many of the patients they see suffer from some illness where the ...
Views: 1172 - Top 10 Complaints About Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonAre you a massage therapist who's new or old in your practice and wanting to increase your client base? Many therapists may be unaware of certain things they're doing to sabotage their massage practice. If you find that some of these complaints apply to you, take it as a learning experience and ...
Views: 4549 - The Pros And Cons Of Having A Massage Office - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonIf you are new or sort of new to practicing massage, you may be asking yourself, "Do I want an office or do I want to freelance?" Those are very good questions. I like both, and would recommend that you try both. In this Article, we discuss the Pros and Cons of having a massage office. The Pros ...
Views: 1006 - Misconceptions About Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonMassage has been practiced as a therapeutic and healing modality for several years in numerous cultures all over the world. Some people are still unsure about massage even as the obvious proliferation of discount massage salons have made massage therapy ubiquitous and accessible to all. It is my ...
Views: 938 - When Your Massage Clients Want Just A Few More Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever been just about to close a massage with a client and somehow they just know its ending and boom, you get that dreaded question "Can I have Just A Couple More Minutes On.....?" This is either a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. If you did your job, they are ...
Views: 1078 - The Pros And Cons Of Mobile Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever traveled to another location to give a massage? If you learn to do this right, it can be fun and quite lucrative. Traveling massage services are a great convenience and people who love convenience have no problem paying for it! If you've never considered this part of your practice ...
Views: 3453 - How To Deal With Clients Who Grind On Your Massage Table - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever had one those situations where someone starts to squirm on your massage table right when you're a few minutes into the session? Anyone who's been doing massage for awhile has come across a few of these. It's never fun because its awkward and you just want to give a great massage. ...
Views: 1793 - Make More Money With Massage In Less Time - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWould you like to make more money with massage? The following are some suggestions for you to incorporate into your massage practice to make the most you can in the least amount of time. Does that sound good? Let's look what you can do to maximize your earnings as a massage therapist ...
Views: 907 - Top 10 Health Benefits of Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonWhat are the health benefits of massage? Well there are many so I thought I'd create a list of ones I know and others that I've read about. After reading my compilation of health benefits, I think you'll agree that massage is a valuable service to mankind and a great addition to a life of health ...
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