I spent quite a bit of time reviewing online how-to-videos for neck and shoulder massage. Before I share my favorites, I want to give you some quick tips about giving massage.
PJ Harris, Licensed Massage Practitioner, Reiki Instructor and Infant Massage Instructor in Seattle, WA
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Can You Get a Massage If You Have Cancer?
There are so many ways someone with cancer can benefit from massage. Massage is incredibly nurturing. This is much needed by a person living with cancer.
Balance Your Body With A Simple Energy Exercise by Fred Krazeise
Your body is naturally hard-wired to react to threats in a way that is meant to protect you (think of encountering lions, tigers and bears, oh my!). But your body and your mind may pay the price if your “fight-or-flight” reaction – a natural protective mechanism – is constantly “on.”
6 Tips for Strong Ankles
The importance of strong ankles is far reaching. It greatly affects the fluidity in your walking stride. A disjointed stride can cause knee, hip, low back, mid back or even neck pain.
Free Massage Drawing
Welcome to my free massage drawing!
While I am away at a continuing education conference, you will be creating and posting personal accounts of your positive experiences with massage. I have been writing about massage in this blog for almost a year. Now I want to hear your stories and so will my readers. If you want [...]
What is Swedish Massage?
While doing research on the history of Swedish massage, I came across many discrepancies. So as a result, I will not be relating information regarding it’s history. What I will explain is the main techniques incorporated in what massage practitioners practice while giving a Swedish massage currently in America.
The main goals of Swedish massage is [...]
What Can You Do for Whiplash?
If you are in a motor vehicle accident and feel any of the symptoms listed below, get to a doctor immediately. Do not attempt to treat yourself. You may have whiplash. Sometimes whiplash symptoms might not show themselves for over 24 hours or even for a few days. As I have stated before in previous posts, the sooner you get treatment, including massage, the greater your chance for recovery.
How Do I Afford a Massage on a Budget?
I understand that in this economy some people have a hard time managing their budgets. It is important to support massage practitioners and pay them full price rates if you can afford it. But if you cant right now, here is a list of ideas that might help:
Common Culprit of Wrist Pain
Do you have frequent wrist pain? Do you spend a lot of time on the computer or playing video games? Do you do strength training but ignore your wrists? You might be one of the many people who have wrist pain because they have tight wrist flexors.
Can Massage Decrease Anxiety?
Do I think that massage can decrease anxiety? Most definately! Although, I have not done an offical study including a control group regarding this fact, there are those who have.