In part I of this series we defined physical fitness as follows: Being physically fit is having the energy to perform your daily duties alertly and with vigor, while also maintaining adequate energy for leisure activities. In this article we will continue our analysis of this fitness definition so that...

Achieving a healthy state in your body requires more than massage; it also requires regular exercise good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.  Your massage therapist can relieve muscle tension and trigger points, but if you do not stay fit your muscle disorder is much more likely to return. Definition...

Both heat and ice have been used for thousands of years to treat injury and pain, but how do you know which one to use? Read this brief article to gain a general understanding of the injury process in your body, and then follow a few simple rules and you can make the right decision each time. TWO TYPES...

Massage therapy can help leg cramps Leg cramps can range from annoying to debilitating. They can come only at night, after exercise, or for no apparent reason. Leg cramps can be caused from a variety of conditions and it is not always easy to determine the specific cause for any one individual. Therefore,...

Try this little trick the next time you have muscle or joint stiffness or pain – alternate heat and ice. Massage therapists and other health care professionals often use this technique when treating clients. Apply three minutes of heat, followed by one minute of ice to the affected area. This technique...