Posts Tagged ‘Continuing Education

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 ...

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 ...

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? What can we learn from how they happen?A sprain occurs when there is a tearing of a ligament (the connective tissue that links bones together at the joint). The most common sprains are in the ankle, knee, elbow, or wrist. Strains are tears in the muscle tissue. They occur most often in the muscles that support the calf, groin, shoulder, and thigh. Both sprains and strains can be severe and need weeks of rehabilitation. Usually they are minor injuries that are the result of sports, exercise, and other physical activity. ...

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 ...

Many people like to get and give massages for relaxation, recreation, health improvement, stress reduction and the list goes on. If you'd like to learn the basics of massage sign up for this course. In this one-day course you’ll learn basic massage techniques. When you complete this class at the end of the day you’ll know the proper massage therapist techniques for massing the head, body, arms, and legs.We could also call this class “Family and Friends Massage” because we get so many people who just enjoy giving and getting massages and want to know the proper way to give a therapeutic ...

Cardiac surgery saves the lives of thousands of patients each year. Cardiac surgery is a long and exhaustive surgical procedure. After it is over many patients complain of shoulder, back, and neck pain or general stress and tension.  In addition, many of them have rib pain also. Even though they get through the surgery, they still face major issues during the post operation period of their recovery. Pain, tension, and anxiety; studies show are inhibiting recovery by impairing immune function and slowing down the wound healing. This results in more pain and suffering for the patient. Integrative theories like massage ...