Massage Professionals Update

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

Knuckle Cracking 101: for Therapists and Clients

April 6th, 2006

Bodyworkers rely heavily on hand strength and dexterity for optimal work performance. Knuckle cracking has become customary to those trying to loosen or relax the phalanges. Find out whether this practice does more harm than good.

Emotional Spring Cleaning

April 5th, 2006

Just as the environment adjusts to each seasonal change, so does the human body. The shift into spring prompts our release of stored emotions in preparation for increased activity and productivity. Learn how bodyworkers can assist in spring’s healthful transformation of winter’s stored emotional tension.

Differentiating Back Pain from Kidney Pain

February 27th, 2006

Massage therapists are often in a difficult position; western medical diagnosis is beyond their scope of practice, yet awareness and recognition of medical disorders is crucial to their client’s well-being and safety. Mistaking kidney inflammation for a muscular strain can result in inappropriate therapy. Learn how to detect kidney inflammation masquerading as back pain, and what to do about it.

5 Tips for Heart Chakra Health

February 13th, 2006

Much more than tissue manipulators, massage therapists often function as an intermediary between client’s personal lives and their medical care. Enhance this role by supporting your clients’ heart centers by contributing to their physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Dark Chocolate for the Love of Life

February 13th, 2006

Are you looking for additional reasons to gift or consume chocolate this Valentine’s Day? Read about the scientific proof and corresponding guidelines to improving health with chocolate.

When to Splurge on Organic Food

January 24th, 2006

In addition to the health sustaining fiber, vitamins and antioxidants provided by produce, you are likely ingesting pesticides as well. Learn which popular fruits and veggies are relatively chemical-free, and which warrant splurging in your market’s organic section.

How Integrative Medicine Helps Fatigue

December 29th, 2005

The secret to fulfilling the New Year’s resolutions of your clients is providing them the oomph to follow through. Western and complementary medicines have united to create Lipid Replacement Therapy, a scientifically proven method of increasing energy.

Sports Massage Adds a Performance Edge

December 29th, 2005

Sports massage has evolved into a critical component of athletes’ training and recovery programs. This article clarifies the ‘when, what and why” of this specialized modality and how it can dramatically impact an athlete’s performance.

Ethically Navigating Difficult Bodywork Scenarios

December 2nd, 2005

All healthcare professionals encounter clients who challenge their professional and ethical boundaries. Analyzing examples of such encounters fosters practitioner preparedness and reduces the likelihood of being caught by surprise and without a plan of action.

Eight Tests for Anterior Knee Pain

November 4th, 2005

Anterior knee pain is a common complaint presented to bodyworkers. Learn how to perform eight orthopedic knee tests to determine when a referral to another healthcare professional is warranted.