The application of massage therapy has certain postural and physical demands and the use of proper body mechanics will allow the therapist’s body to be used in a careful, efficient and meticulous way. This involves good posture, balance, leverage, and using the right muscles at the right time when performing the massage. The correct use [...]
Feb 06, 2010 | By: Manny | 11 Comments
Stretching and massage therapy go hand in hand when it comes to better flexibility and overall health. Stretching as well as other forms of bodywork such as massage bring relaxation to the body and help release accumulated tensions. Relaxation of the mind and body makes for a healthier person. There have been studies that [...]
Jan 08, 2010 | By: Manny | 3 Comments
A massage does more than just relax the mind and the body. Evidence has shown that the benefits range from treating disease to alleviating the stressors of everyday life. It is not considered as much of a luxury for the well to do as it once was but now is even being prescribed for a [...]
Dec 27, 2009 | By: Manny | No Comments
Massage is one of the oldest and simplest forms of physical therapy, dating back thousands of years. There have been references to massage that have been found in ancient writings from many cultures around the world. Massage therapy involves the manual manipulation of soft tissues in the body, mainly the muscle just underneath the skin, [...]
Dec 10, 2009 | By: Manny | 4 Comments