Massage Professionals Update

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Massage for Trauma Patients

May 28th, 2026

Trauma-informed massage therapy is becoming increasingly important as massage therapists encounter more clients affected by chronic stress, PTSD, emotional trauma, medical trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Understanding how trauma affects both the mind and body can help therapists create safer, more supportive treatment experiences for their clients.

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Massage for Anterior Shin Splints

May 26th, 2026

Shin splints are a common overuse injury that can sideline runners, athletes, and active individuals at any time of year. Shin splints can result from training too hard, too fast, sidelining any athlete. When performed appropriately, massage therapy can support tissue recovery and help prevent anterior shin splints when combined with proper training and load management.

Massage Therapy Offers Effective Support for Clients with Lupus

April 6th, 2026

In order to provide the best possible care for someone coping with lupus, massage therapists need to build connections with their client’s care providers. A well-coordinated plan of care can support a client with a chronic, autoimmune disease. Massage therapy can be a piece of the plan and make a difference in the life of someone with lupus.

massage therapist performing gentle back massage for autoimmune disease patient

Massage for Autoimmune Disease Patients

April 3rd, 2026

Autoimmune diseases present unique challenges for both clients and massage therapists. Because these conditions involve an overactive immune response, treatment must be approached with care, precision, and adaptability. Understanding how massage for autoimmune disease affects the body—especially during flare-ups—can help therapists provide safe, effective sessions while minimizing unwanted reactions.

Massage therapist providing back massage to a male veteran client on a massage table in a peaceful office setting.

Massage Therapy Benefits for Veterans: PTSD, Pain & Healing

March 1st, 2026

Veterans carry the physical and emotional weight of service long after returning home. Massage therapy offers more than muscle relief, it provides a safe, grounding experience that can ease PTSD symptoms, reduce chronic pain, improve mobility, and support mental well-being. Through firsthand accounts from veterans across military branches, this article explores how therapeutic touch plays a meaningful role in restoring balance, trust, and healing.

Rehabilitation after injury, leg massage for female patient

Acute Injury Management for Massage Therapists

February 4th, 2026

To correctly manage an acute injury, it is crucial for therapists to know what to do and when to do it. Besides the standard recommendations for care, there is a modality that massage therapists can use to safely help clients within the first few days of a traumatic injury.

Handling Draining Massage Clients: Professional Strategies to Protect Your Energy

January 30th, 2026

Learn practical strategies for massage therapists to handle draining clients, set boundaries, and protect your energy while giving excellent care

Athlete recovering after cycling training

Petrissage Proven Effective for Athletes

January 8th, 2026

Although recognition of sports massage has been steadily growing, conclusive evidence of its benefits has been scant. However, a scientific contribution proves a popular sports massage technique is effective in enhancing an athlete’s performance and reducing muscle fatigue.

woman holding back of ankle due to achilles tendinitis pain

Solutions and Sports Massage Techniques for Achilles Tendinitis

January 8th, 2026

Learn about ten commonly advised solutions you can discuss with clients suffering from acute or chronic Achilles tendinitis. Also, find out two specific sports massage techniques that can help repair this potentially crippling condition.

Massage therapist calmly interacting with a difficult massage client

Tips for Managing Difficult Clients

December 19th, 2025

All kinds of people receive bodywork, including those with personalities that might rub you the wrong way. By taking stock of yourself and following several helpful guidelines, you can prevent a challenging client from marring your day.