As massage therapists, it is vital that we have a full understanding of proprioception: what it does in the body, how it can maximize pain management, and how to utilize it to increase muscle length and range of movement throughout the client’s body.
As massage therapists, we are careful to project a professional, even clinical, image in the effort to avoid problems from clients seeking sexual contact during their massage. There are many stereotypes and misdirected expectations around this issue along with a considerable amount of fear, especially from new therapists. Sometimes, with all the angst over sex that exists in the profession, it can be difficult to communicate honestly with clients and each other about how massage therapy impacts sexual health and function.
Massage therapy has been shown to significantly reduce pain, increase mobility and reduce stress and anxiety for clients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Clients with RA live with pain as a constant companion and truly appreciate any intervention which offers relief from that pain.
Maintaining a massage practice with contact dermatitis can be difficult, but by taking preventative measures and protecting your hands and the client while working, it is possible to minimize the impact of this condition on your practice.
What causes stress – especially around the holidays – and what are symptoms of it? Discover how massage therapy, plus two other relaxation techniques, can help you keep holiday stress at bay.
Cranial sacral therapy is a gentle but powerful modality that has proven beneficial for a variety of conditions – including headaches, chronic pain, sinus conditions, IBS, anxiety and more.
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