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A reduction in anger and hostility, decreased tension and anxiety, and a reduction in head pain were the results of a study involving massage therapy used to inactivate trigger points in the head, shoulder, and neck muscles. All of the eleven participants had neurologists diagnose them with chronic tension-type headaches. There were eleven participants, ranging from 20 to 68 years of age. They were divided into two groups randomly. One group had massage therapists give them therapeutic massage, consisting of a head and neck massage. The other group got a placebo protocol, which consisted of two ultrasounds to the head ...

Lomi Lomi is an ancient Hawaiian massage modality that provides honor and sacredness. It is traditionally done as a rite of passage for children coming of age. Lomi Lomi meaning “masseur, masseuse” in Hawaiian is conducted by the Big Kahunas in the temples of Hawaii for the children. Going beyond simple massage, the Lomi Lomi is a Hawaiian holistic healing tradition. The person who receives the massage is truly honored for who they are without any judgment, as this therapeutic massage is based on unconditional love and acceptance. Long, continuous flowing strokes, using the forearm to embrace the body like ...

"As young people today reach middle age and preceding cohorts with a smaller health gap die off, we expect health disparities in the whole population to grow even larger," said Hui Zheng, lead author of the study and assistant professor of sociology at Ohio University. This study found that as people move into middle age, the health disparity tends to increase, before declining as people reach old age. The results indicate that the gap between the healthiest and the least healthy Americans is going to widen as the younger generations (those born after 1980’s), and on grow and replace the ...

Injuries can happen with massage therapists, because it’s a job that requires stamina, physical flexibility, and mental work.  As the area's leading massage school,  we've learned that self-care is a key ingredient in having a long career as a massage therapist or bodywork professional. You need to pay attention to your nutrition and hydration and make sure you get enough exercise and sleep. Being reasonable about your work and how you schedule your day will make a difference; don’t over-book or over-work - your body needs time to rest. Ensure that massage is part of your own wellness routine. Also, ...

Several sports massage studies have concluded that massage aids in recovery and reduces side effects after any type of strenuous exercise.A 1995 study looking at the effects of massage and rest. They compared people who exercised vigorously and those that don’t. The vigorous exercisers got the better results after they got massages between sets of exercise. They recovered quickly and performed better in subsequent exercises.  It’s a widely accepted fact that exercise will improve muscle strength. The University of North Carolina in 1990 compared the leg muscle strength of a group of men who exercised and got massages compared to ...

The repetitive motions massage therapists use with their hands daily over and over are a requirement of the profession. However, it can put you at risk for possible injuries. Ensure your health by learning the proper ways to use your elbows and forearms to save your wrists and thumbs. Elbows and forearms can also provide that deep pressure that facilitates the release of tension in clients. Using your elbows and forearms can help lessen the possibility of injuries like tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. CREATIVE ELBOW WORK: SAVE YOUR WRISTS! - August 5th 1pm to 5pm. Register by July 27th ...

If you want to reduce muscle tightness, ease inflammation, and improve blood flow massage therapy after extensive exercise can reduce pain and help muscles recover. Plus it feels very good. Athletes, athletic coaches and trainers, and health professionals have contended for a long time that massage therapy can ease inflammation, improve blood flow, and reduce muscle tightness. Researchers have found out what happens to people’s muscles when a massage therapist works on them.The researchers found eleven young male volunteers who they required to exercise to exhaustion. Plus they had to have five incisions made in their legs so they could ...

It’s estimated that arthritis is a condition that affects 1 in every 5 Americans. It is one of the most chronic and common diseases more than 35% or 17 million of Americans deal with it on a daily basis. In addition, they have some limitations in their day to day activities. One of the most common types of arthritis is found in people's wrists or hands.A study was conducted with 22 adults aged 20 to 65 years of age who complained of their wrist and or hand arthritis. They were randomly assigned to either a massage therapy group or a ...

There are people who when the seasons change become afflicted with Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD. It is a move disorder that can affect people as the changes in the season lowers the amounts of sunlight. When the sunlight is lowered on a given day of the year each person's ability to access it is lowered. Sunlight is very critical because it helps release endorphins in the body and helps to regulate the melatonin. These two things are part of what give people their sense of well-being and translate to their feeling of vitality. It is estimated that ...

The average emergency room waiting time is now over three hours. High demand and life-threatening illnesses are taking a toll on receiving emergency care.  If it's been awhile you haven’t taken a First Aid class it might be time to refresh your training or take it for the first time. In just four hours in this class you will learn valuable skills that can help to save the lives of your loved ones and yourself. Plus it may keep you out of the emergency room or urgent care saving you time and money.If you have the emergency tips handout or ...