Massage Professionals Update

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

Massage Therapy Provides Pain Relief From Osteoarthritis

December 12th, 2007

Caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage of one or more joints, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting over 20 million people in the United States. Whether performed in an office or spa, discover what bodywork methods can effectively relieve the pain and discomfort of osteoarthritis.

Keep it Moving: Lymph’s Role in a Healthy Body

December 12th, 2007

While most massage professionals have a general understanding of the lymphatic system, few are fully aware of the critical role it plays in our overall health. Find out for yourself how manipulation of the lymphatic system can be beneficial to your clients and what conditions would prevent you from its use.

5 Tips For Restless Leg Syndrome Massage

December 12th, 2007

While many people suffering with restless legs syndrome benefit from bodywork, this review offers specific guidance for the practitioner. By being aware of the cautions and utilizing the five bodywork tips for restless legs syndrome, therapists can make a dramatic impact on this condition.

How You Can Treat Imbalances Causing Pain

November 16th, 2007

While massage therapists have many modalities to choose from to relieve pain, personalizing a treatment for a client’s pain is part of most forms of Asian bodywork. Discover what massage style is the best choice to incorporate into a customized pain treatment plan.

How Deep Breathing Can Support Massage Therapy

November 15th, 2007

Discover a valuable breathing exercise to teach your clients in order to further enhance the therapeutic benefits of your sessions.

Massage Therapy Can Ease Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy

November 14th, 2007

Learn about the main types of muscular dystrophy, as well as the disease’s primary signs and symptoms. Also find out the benefits and therapeutic value massage treatment offers people suffering from muscular dystrophy.

A New Tool to Manage Chronic Pain

November 13th, 2007

Massage therapists are typically called upon to help people manage chronic pain, yet getting all of the relevant information from clients can be challenging. While some clients successfully record the daily changes important to chronic pain treatment on their own, a new Internet tool makes it simple and fosters communication between the client and massage professional.

Bodywork for Clients With Calcium Deposits

October 10th, 2007

An estimated 42 percent of Americans process calcium deposits. These bumps can be found in many different areas of the body and range from barely noticeable to painfully obtrusive. Although their diagnosis is beyond the scope of practice for massage therapists, professional bodyworkers can learn how best to handle clients with calcium deposits.

Understanding Body Odor

October 8th, 2007

Massage therapy requires prolonged, close contact with people. This can be particularly challenging when clients have body odor. Certain body odors are normal and can easily be addressed, while others may be cause for a physician’s referral. In this helpful article you’ll learn how to minimize unpleasant smells and find out when the situation might require medical attention.

Bodywork’s Therapeutic Role in Depression

September 7th, 2007

Symptoms of depression vary from person to person. When feeling down begins to interfere with daily life, clinical depression may be lurking. Learn more about this serious condition, as well as the therapeutic role massage therapy can play in easing its symptoms.