Archive for the ‘Massage Therapy’ Category
Phoenix, Arizona area resident with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is helped with medical massage therapy
Vet shows stretchy delicate skin on dog with Ehler-Danlos / Wikimedia Commons
Medical massage therapy can be used effectively to reduce pain and increase quality of life in patients suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). EDS is a genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by joint pain...
December 18th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More
Tingling in the hands can be caused by tight neck muscles
Many people experience tingling sensations in one or both hands. The tingling may only be in part of the hand or the entire hand and may occur sporadically or be present most of the time. Often the tingling is a concern to people who think there is a neurological cause of the symptom. While this...
December 16th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More
Medical massages: Treating chronic pain, stress, back aches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, leg cramps, neck tension, more
Massage therapy treats stiff necks and much more.
Simply put, Medical Massage Therapy is the focused use of advanced massage techniques to treat a specific condition and achieve a specific outcome. In some cases the condition treated is first diagnosed by the patient’s physician. In other cases the...
December 15th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More
How massage therapy can help with piriformis syndrome and sciatica
Piriformis syndrome can be treated with massage therapy
Piriformis Syndrome is a disorder caused when the piriformis muscle irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve causing leg pain (both aching and shooting pains), leg numbness, leg cramps, reduced hip range of motion and pain deep in the buttocks....
December 8th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More
Massage is a proven immune system booster
Keeping your immune system functioning at peak efficiency is always a good idea and is even more important during cold and flu season. There are many natural ways to enhance your immunity with vitamins, supplements, exercise, and a healthy diet. Another, perhaps lesser known way to enhance immunity...
December 6th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More

