Couples’ Massage Lessons

Massage Lessons

Couples Massage Do you want to learn the art of massage therapy to provide relaxation and rejuvenation to a loved you?  Well then, the answer is massage lessons.  Local colleges and communities are now providing basic weekend seminars to teach couples and friends the art of massage therapy and its benefits. Couples massage is a great way for providing intimacy as well as relaxation.  Massage … [Read more...]

Massage Instruction: Avenues to a Career or Recreational Activity

Massage Therapist

There are many places and venues to learn the art of massage therapy.  The most rigid massage instruction is, of course, becoming a massage therapist at a massage institution or a college offering a degree in massage therapy training. Requirements There is virtually a massage therapy school or college in every major city and state.  Typically, a massage degree takes about one year of … [Read more...]

Massage Therapy for Bunions

Massage Therapy for Bunions

About Bunions Bunions are an enlarged part of the joint and usually form at the bottom of the big toe.  The enlargement or ‘bump’ is an extra bone formation.  Instead of facing straight forward, the big toe faces outward toward the other toes.  The enlargement at the bottom of the toe can become inflamed and cause pain and redness.  Some people may have a bunion located at the bottom of … [Read more...]

Relieve Anxiety with a Massage

Massage

Benefits of a Massage Massage techniques are a great way to relieve stress and anxiety, plus it offers long term health benefits down the road.  Techniques such as yoga and meditation are great for relaxation, but massage therapy is the best natural treatment for people suffering with anxiety.  Besides relieving anxiety, massage techniques relieve sore muscles and stiff joints.  When … [Read more...]

Cross Friction Massage for Ankle Sprain

Cross Friction Massage for Ankle Sprain

Ankle Sprain The massage technique known as cross friction can be used for ankle sprains.  This specific massage assists the body to heal while prohibiting scar tissue from forming. One of the most common injuries, especially in sports,  is an ankle sprain.  An ankle sprain can be defined as the result of overstretching or tearing of the ligaments in the ankle.  The overstretching … [Read more...]

Acid Reflux in Infants

Infant Massage

Acid Reflux Acid reflux occurs in many infants, especially at a young age, and is not fun for anyone.  Throwing up is a common indicator that the child may have acid reflux.  It is not a serious medical condition and decreases over time as the baby starts eating more solid foods.  There are medicines that a doctor can prescribe, but there are some natural remedies you can try at home.  Some … [Read more...]

Myofascia Release

myofascia release

About Myofascia Release Myofascia Release is a gentle massage technique that is performed to help loosen and stretch the muscles.  The massage therapist will use kneading techniques to decrease tension in bones, joints and nerves by helping to clear scar tissue from an injury.  He/she will use twisting strokes on tension areas to restore harmony back to the body.  Typically, the same strokes … [Read more...]

Home Massage Techniques

Home Massage

Effleurage Stroke Massage therapy can be expensive and may be out of the budget for many people.  For those who don’t want to spend the money there are techniques that you can use at home, expense free.  One technique is called the effleurage.  You want to start by performing long gliding strokes using your thumbs and fingers starting at the top of your shoulders.  Glide your fingers down … [Read more...]

Care for Disc Herniation

herniated disc

Chiropractic Care for Disc Herniation Chiropractors believe that back pain and tenderness is caused by restricted movement in the spine.  Spinal manipulation is a technique that restores mobility in the spine and is used for certain types of back pain.  Some types of spinal manipulation will help relieve pain from disc herniation.  The treatment will provide the patient with temporary pain … [Read more...]

Massage Table Types

Earthlite Massage Table

Earthlite Massage Table Earthlite Massage manufactures high quality massage products including massage tables, massage chairs, massage supplies, and accessories.  All products are made of earth friendly materials and come with a lifetime warranty.  The Earthlite portable massage table is the number one pick for most massage therapists.  The table is designed to fit any body type and comes with … [Read more...]

 
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