One of THE most common complaints I see on a daily basis is about neck and or shoulder pain. Sometimes it is attributed to turning funny or sleeping funny. Other times it comes from an accident or repetitive motion or holding. Whatever the cause it hurts and makes life seem a little dimmer and sometimes …
A positive outlook on life can contribute to better health for your partner and for yourself. A study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research (2014; doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.201 4.03.104) found that people with an optimistic spouse had better physical functioning and fewer chronic illnesses than people with a more pessimistic partner—and the relationship between optimism …
Regular massage of muscles and joints can lead to a significant reduction in pain for people with arthritis. (Tiffany Field, PhD, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine) TRI has conducted a number of studies on the benefits of massage, including on people with arthritis. In Field’s research …
Comfort Touch is a style of massage developed by Mary Kathleen Rose, certified massage therapist and nurse, that gives special consideration to the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and/or ill client. Its primary intention is to provide comfort through techniques that promote deep relaxation and relief from pain. She wanted a way to …
There are numerous benefits to massage for us humans, and those benefits also exist for our animal friends. Massaging helps to open blood vessels and improve blood circulation, maintaining your pet’s well-being and expediting recover. Techniques can be used to reduce stress on a nervous dog or one that is anxious at times, and spending …
There is a new modality on the block- BodyArt Therapy and it is a powerful tool to use for healing. “BodyArt Therapy is the use of BodyArt with the goal of causing a positive change physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually through the application of art on the body in accordance with bodywork philosophy, knowledge, assessment, …
Improves circulation Due to a mostly sedentary lifestyle we have become unaccustomed to using our muscles on a regular basis. The muscles in the feet get hardly any exercise and circulation is often impaired by tight and uncomfortable shoes. A 10–20 minute massage session before going to bed can greatly improve circulation in the lower …
Studies of massage for cancer patients suggest massage can decrease stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue. Many health care professionals recognize massage as a useful, noninvasive addition to standard medical treatment. Therapeutic massage is most often given by trained massage therapists. These potential benefits hold great promise for people who have cancer, who often must …
Massages are an important part of a fitness programme especially when training with resistance. They have physiological benefits and are a great way to treat yourself after hard workouts. According to a recent study by at McMaster University, deep tissue massage after an intense workout caused muscles to enlarge and grow new mitochondria. Schedule your …
Research has validated the positive effects of massage therapy on job performance and mental alertness resulting in improved accuracy and the reduced stress-induced illnesses. American Institute of Stress states that an estimated 1 million workers are absent every day due to stress. Repetitive musculoskeletal injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome have become the nation’s leading workplace health cost and …
