Massage Professionals Update

Four Tips to Help Prevent Back Injury Reoccurrence

March 30th, 2010

On top of being able to help relieve a client’s back pain, find out some suggestions that massage therapists can offer on how to prevent it from happening again.

Educating Clients About the Perils of High Heels

March 29th, 2010

Despite defining the fashion industry for decades, high heels can be problematic for people who wear them. Learn why high heels are the cause of many chronic pain ailments.

Oxytocin: The Hormone of Peace and Trust

March 1st, 2010

We live in a stressful world. In our culture, high levels of stress tend to be the norm and even thought beneficial by some. In other parts of the world, inner peace and calm have been valued for centuries, and only recently have the practices of tai chi, yoga and meditation been explored in Western culture. As massage therapists, one of our objectives could be seen as the promotion of increasing calm and reducing stress in our clients. Read on to find out how massage, the hormone oxytocin and the reduction of stress are intertwined.

What Massage Therapists Should Know About the Q Angle

February 24th, 2010

Although massage therapists typically don’t measure the Q angle, it’s important to understand its definition, normal range and potential implications.

A Refresher on Pernicious Anemia for Bodyworkers

February 23rd, 2010

People can live with anemia for years before being diagnosed and consequently receiving treatment. If bodyworkers can recognize a potential case of pernicious anemia, a swift referral can prompt an evaluation – and potentially get clients the help they need.

Medicine for the Heart: Massage and Music

January 29th, 2010

After finding out one has to have surgery, anxiety about postoperative pain ranks high among the stressors. Indeed, the anxiety itself is believed to increase pain levels and may be a contributor to postoperative distress. Heart surgery ranks high in patient apprehension, but massage and music therapies have been shown to lessen anxiety and reduce the need for pain medication.

Using Massage Therapy to Help Psoriatic Arthritis

January 28th, 2010

Before a client with psoriatic arthritis comes to you seeking relief, make sure you know about this condition and understand when massage might aggravate it.

Would You Know If Your Client Is About to Stroke?

January 27th, 2010

Since there are no guarantees that a client won’t have a stroke while in your care, make sure you can quickly identify the earliest stages of a stroke.