Archive for the ‘Massage Therapy’ Category
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
Stopping discrimination by insurance companies against massage therapy
According to the Integrated Health Care Consortium, 47 members of Congress submitted a letter to house speaker Pelosi urging any final health care reform bill to include a provision preventing discrimination against complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers. Currently, many insurance companies...
November 30th, 2009 | Insurance | Read More
Breast massage has many benefits
Breast massage is a great way to keep breasts healthy
Breast massage by an appropriately trained massage therapist can be an excellent addition to your overall breast care plan. Breast massage has been shown to reduce breast pain for many women and the effects of breast massage on the lymphatic and...
November 27th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More

