It may sound like the opposite of what a relaxing massage should do for you, but it can help you feel better and even more energetic. Although this therapy doesn’t directly increase energy levels, it does reduce fatigue and other symptoms that sap your energy. The following details how a few types of massage therapy can help you feel healthier… [Read More]

If anyone deserves a massage, it is moms. Expectant mothers know that while pregnancy is a beautiful thing, it can be uncomfortable and even painful. Diet changes, yoga, swimming, and massage therapy are all great ways for pregnant moms to relax. Here are the benefits of prenatal massage therapy by trimester… [Read More]

Massage therapy and related services have been used for relaxation and management of health issues for thousands of years. Throughout that time, methods and styles have changed. There are many interesting facts about this growing industry as we know it today. This includes these 2018 stats from the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) and other sources that include:.. [Read More]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a serious condition that can produce chronic pain, flu-like symptoms, and debilitating fatigue. Any physical exertion and even daily activities like cooking or holding a baby can make the symptoms worse… [Read More]

Spa menus offer a variety of options, including therapy types and different lengths for each session. You may have seen everything from thirty minutes to sixty minutes and wondered why there is such a variance in times. The causes of this (and how it could affect your massage) may surprise you… [Read More]

Whether you get massages often or have never received one, you may wonder how long to wait between sessions. The answer to this actually depends on why you are getting this therapy, among other factors… [Read More]

Muscle knots are sensitive, hardened sections of tissue that contract and tighten even when you are resting. These areas, also called trigger points, can cause pain when the muscles are in use and when they are not… [Read More]

Massage therapy is known for having many benefits, including reducing symptoms of high blood pressure. Studies have shown that it can positively affect your sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for raising blood pressure when you are stressed. Here is some information that may help you decide that massage therapy can help you… [Read More]

Massage therapists often suggest drinking water after every appointment. Proper hydration is important all of the time because it keeps your body functioning properly. You may wonder, then, why you should drink water specifically after a massage. The following can help you understand why your therapist encourages you to hydrate after therapy… [Read More]

Sciatica produces a distinct pain in the lower back, buttock muscles, and lower legs. The pain and discomfort come from the sciatic nerve, which has five different nerve roots. The nervous system is complex, so finding the cause and source of sciatica isn’t always straight forward. Usually, the nerve roots have been irritated, compressed, or injured… [Read More]