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Addressing many health conditions including obesity is another benefit of massage. Many studies have shown that massage helps reduce stress and can be an aid in weight loss. It can also help lessen social anxiety and lead to making healthier lifestyle choices. Being overweight causes severely painful medical conditions that cause people to seek massage for conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.Recently a team of Northwestern University staff presented some startling projections to the American Heart Association (AHA).   Their research showed that by 2020 a majority of adults in the U.S. are going to be overweight, with half of them suffering from ...

The premise behind the art of reflexology is that through the massage therapist stimulating the feet, all parts of the body can enjoy relaxed muscles and increased circulation. The massage therapist through reflexes stimulates the body from within instead of exercising and soothing muscles from outside. Reflexology uses specific stimulation and massage of the reflexes to gain relief.  This puts clients into a deep state of relaxation. Reflexology takes into account the body, mind and spirit. Reflexology works the reflexes to the internal organs and glands as well as the surface of the body. Our CenterPoint faculty can teach you the ...

Your foot is an engineering masterpiece. Why? Because it is a system of 26 bones and a set of muscles that carries the average person one thousand miles per year. It is rarely the first thing patients tell massage therapists they want worked on in the initial interview at their massage. That could be one of the reasons that people don’t mention their feet;They take their feet for granted until situations or injuries occur.Feet get a lot of abuse. They receive a lot of stress; they get injuries from over exertion and from standing too long for long periods. Attention ...

Almost everyone knows someone who has a repetitive strain injury (RIS) or pain. RSI comes in the form of aches or shooting pain in the wrist, forearm, and hand. It can also affect the neck, shoulders, and upper or lower back. It can be an occupational hazard for many workers including machine operators, computer keyboard users, musicians, and even  massage therapists. But anyone who repeats single movements repetitively can get an RSI. It causes injuries to the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and other soft tissues. The muscle imbalances caused by the repetitive strain can be helped through massage.Soft-tissue injuries benefit greatly ...

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 ...

The fastest growing population group is the over 80's. Improved diet and better health care, means many of these over 80 people remain active, busy, and continue to live their lives. However, there are the over 80 group who the effects of aging and inactivity means the lives they live are in sharp contrast. Pains, aches, stiffness, and illness and injuries plague them.One of the fastest growing professional massage opportunities is for geriatric clients.  It's never too late to benefit from massage. Even people in their 90's can benefit from a fitness plan and massage. Old age isn't a time ...

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 ...