Massage Professionals Update

The latest news, articles and information related to massage therapy and techniques.

Which of Your Clients Might Benefit from Vitamin B?

May 3rd, 2011

Find out why Vitamin B should be considered for several nervous system conditions that massage therapists frequently work with.

Lockjaw – A Guide for Bodyworkers

April 29th, 2011

As long as they can rule out dangerous scenarios, discover why bodyworkers have a variety of options to help clients dealing with lockjaw.

Using Makko-Ho Stretches to Balance Energy

April 7th, 2011

Stretching is a good way to get your body ready for the day as well as winding down for the night. By taking five minutes in the morning and evening to perform these simple Makko-Ho exercises, you can help to bring your body into balance and improve your health.

Putting Ayurvedic Theory Into Practice

March 29th, 2011

The golden age of Ayurveda was from about 800 BC to 1000 AD but, as time passed and Western civilization began to impose its modern, scientific medicine on the East, it began a decline in popularity. Ayurveda is currently seeing a renewed acceptance by those who want to take a more natural approach to health and well-being. It is officially recognized as a legitimate form of medicine in India alongside allopathic medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and other forms of healthcare. Learn today how Ayurveda can be incorporated into your massage practice.

Extreme Cold Pathologies: Treatable by Massage?

March 7th, 2011

If you live, work or play in the coldest regions of the country, there may be times when you come into contact with cold-weather injuries. Knowing about these injuries can help prevent further damage to life and limb.

A Summary of Iliotibial Band Syndrome for Bodyworkers

March 2nd, 2011

Discover why massage therapists who incorporate aspects of neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and sports massage into a massage session can help their clients suffering with runner’s knee.

A Well-Rounded Plan for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

February 28th, 2011

Manual release of the carpal tunnel is helpful, but adding other strategies to the mix escalates a practitioner’s effectiveness in addressing carpal tunnel syndrome.

Offer Your Clients A Multi-Sensory Experience Using Five-Element Theory

January 31st, 2011

Being aware of and knowledgeable about five-element theory as described in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – and how it can relate to the overall experience of your clients – can help to bring about a wholeness of experience before, during and after a massage.

Six Practical Steps for Improving Time Management

January 26th, 2011

By practicing these six suggestions to better use their time, massage therapists can emerge from the all-too-familiar cloud of overwhelm.

When Clients Present With Joint Pain

December 30th, 2010

Despite seeming to be a simple, straightforward complaint, joint pain can have several different origins. Bodyworkers who are familiar with the five most common causes of joint pain and their respective implications on massage therapy can be especially useful to joint pain riddled clients.