Tag Archives: Neck pain

Do You Need A Massage? Yes, Of Course

The short answer is, yes, of course–you need a massage. Who doesn’t? You deal with deadlines, long lines, short tempers, and your dog’s distemper. We’re all at the receiving end of things we would rather not deal with. Massage can be the valve that eases the pressure. Massage therapy is useful for many conditions, inContinue reading “Do You Need A Massage? Yes, Of Course”

Massage. What’s in it for You? Everything!

It could be that ache in your back, or that pain in your hip. It could be what the doctor prescribes for your postsurgical recovery. It could be because your 10 work deadlines, five appointments, and three kids’ soccer games have just about put you over the edge this week. There are many reasons youContinue reading “Massage. What’s in it for You? Everything!”

Our Wellness Rx for 2012

This brand New Year gives us the opportunity to begin anew in many ways.  From a holistic perspective we like to take the opportunity to renew our mind, body and spirit. “Don’t live in the past, thinking about mistakes or changes you made. Think of your life as a book, move forward, close one chapterContinue reading “Our Wellness Rx for 2012”

Caring for Body and Soul – Reconsidering Spiritual Well-Being, Part II

Continued from Friday . . . “In both Buddhist psychology and Western experiential therapy, this process of experiencing and accepting the changing stream of sensations is central to the alchemy of transformation,” writes Tara Brach, PhD, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Insight Meditation Community in Washington, DC, in her book Radical Acceptance: EmbracingContinue reading “Caring for Body and Soul – Reconsidering Spiritual Well-Being, Part II”

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, HEADACHES & NECK PAIN

HEADACHES Headaches are commonly categorized as tension, migraine or sinus in origin. They may also be caused by a pathological disease process that is far less common than the other three causes. Tension headaches are typically caused by physical or emotional stress. This includes factors such as eyestrain, poor posture, a neck injury like whiplash,Continue reading “THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, HEADACHES & NECK PAIN”

Redesigning Movement – Can You Change? – Part 2 – Neck Pain

A frequent complaint, neck pain can result from a variety of factors. It can be acute or chronic. The most predominant cause of pain is damage to the soft tissue of the neck and can occur because of overuse, or injuries such as whiplash. Pain can also be due to abnormalities such as birth defects,Continue reading “Redesigning Movement – Can You Change? – Part 2 – Neck Pain”

Do You Need A Massage? – Yes, Of Course!

The short answer is, yes, of course–you need a massage. Who doesn’t? You deal with deadlines, long lines, short tempers, and your dog’s distemper. We’re all at the receiving end of things we would rather not deal with. Massage can be the valve that eases the pressure. Massage therapy is useful for many conditions, inContinue reading “Do You Need A Massage? – Yes, Of Course!”

Asking for What You Want is Key to a Great Massage!

Receiving a massage is a time to rest and rejuvenate as you experience the deeply nourishing effects of skillful touch. As your muscles relax and your mind unwinds, do you ever wonder how to talk with your massage therapist or bodyworker? Here are some guidelines about what to expect regarding verbal communication before, during, andContinue reading “Asking for What You Want is Key to a Great Massage!”

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, HEADACHES & NECK PAIN

HEADACHES Headaches are commonly categorized as tension, migraine or sinus in origin. They may also be caused by a pathological disease process that is far less common than the other three causes. Tension headaches are typically caused by physical or emotional stress. This includes factors such as eyestrain, poor posture, a neck injury like whiplash,Continue reading “THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, HEADACHES & NECK PAIN”