Daily Archives: October 2011

Another Way to Help Clients with Hot Flashes

October 31st, 2011

Bodywork can help ease women’s hot flashes. However, massage therapists who incorporate mindfulness-based stress reduction training into their practice can give menopausal clients with this symptom an additional tool for hot flash relief.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief Through Massage

October 12th, 2011

Lower back pain is a common ailment often seen by massage therapists. It can also be one of the most difficult when it comes to determining the cause. Sacroiliac joint pain is frequently the culprit, especially in women who have been pregnant, individuals who have to sit for prolonged periods of time and in those who have unequal leg lengths. Learn more about the sacroiliac joint, what causes that aching back, as well as how to ease a client’s pain.

A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pulmonary Dyspnoea (COPD)

October 6th, 2011

Clients reporting they are often short of breath must see a physician. If diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acupressure sessions can assist their medical treatment by improving their ability to breathe.

Mold & Mildew – Making Your Massage Practice Safe for Deep Breathing

October 5th, 2011

Due to the recent heavy rains, all bodyworkers should be aware of the hazards posed by mold and mildew – as well as how to prevent and get rid of these fungal nuisances.