Massage Professionals Update

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

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.

Massage Therapy: Safety and Medical Gloves

December 3rd, 2010

Massage therapy is a hands-on profession. Through the hands of a massage therapist can be felt the tension of muscles, the misalignment of bony structures and the stress of daily life. Some massage therapists may even be able to tell whether a person competes in a particular sport, drives a stick-shift or works at a desk all day – just by the way the body feels during a massage session. On the other hand, learn why some situations require the use of medical gloves.

Can Stress Cause Cancer?

December 1st, 2010

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and there is some evidence that stress may be a contributing factor to this disease. Massage therapy reduces stress and enhances the immune system. Does that mean massage can reduce the occurrence and severity of cancer? Learn about the connection between cancer, stress and how massage therapy might help.