For people suffering from chronic pain and muscle tension, daily activity can become almost unbearable. Athletes who place a high demand on their bodies can lose their endurance and ability to perform optimally, while individuals suffering from pain related to an...
Lack of flexibility, back pain, tension and bad posture? You may be suffering from spinal torsion. Torsion is a technical term which simply refers to the pressure applied to something when it’s twisted. While a spine is typically very flexible, continued detrimental...
Referrals are one of the most powerful ways to build your client-base and grow your massage therapy clinic. Attracting clients through this method of word-of-mouth advertising is an art form that all massage therapists should learn. Essentially, you are selling...
The massage industry is a field with ever-increasing opportunities and career options. Massage therapists not only practice and perform therapeutic massage, but they can also administer therapy for health, fitness, and remedial purposes. This makes a career in massage...
Your shoulder is made up of many bones, tendons and muscles that all serve different functions, and stress or tension in them can develop into shoulder pain. The severity of shoulder pain varies depending on where or how it began, and it can limit your range of...
If you’ve never given a massage before, there are a couple of different techniques to do your research on before you start working on muscles. Before you get started, it’s important to remember that if the recipient has any neck, shoulder or back pain that they should...
Massage therapy involves the use of touch and manipulation of soft tissues within the body to treat pain, relax the body, and prevent injury. There are several different types of massage therapy, each offering different benefits. However, two of the most common types...
A comfortable, welcoming and clean space is a must for your clients (and lucky friends) when converting a room in your house into a dedicated massage room. After completing your massage qualifications, setting up your workspace is the exciting next step where you have...
There’s a reason the old adage ‘a pain in the neck’ is used to describe an annoying or insufferable situation, as neck pain is a common inconvenience with many causes that can disrupt your daily routine. Neck pain can limit our movement and cause unnecessary...
Shin splints refers to the pain felt along the shinbone or tibia bone. The pain is caused by an inflammation of the muscles, bone tissue and tendons surrounding the tibia, and generally occurs after repetitive motion and impact during exercise. Runners and dancers are...