Know Your Limits, Don’t Overstretch!

Know Your Limits, Don’t Overstretch!

Know Your Limits, Don’t Overstretch! “I don’t stretch enough,” and “I should stretch more,” are the most common things patients say to me when I’m digging my pointy elbow into their knotted muscles. This idea isn’t exactly true for all people with tight muscles,...
Is Massage Cupping Right for You?

Is Massage Cupping Right for You?

Is Massage Cupping Right for You? Cupping is a great compliment to traditional hands-on massage. You’ve no doubt heard of massage cupping. Maybe a friend said they received it or you’ve seen those marks on your favorite pro athlete and now you’re curious. But what...
Treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The thoracic outlet, located in your upper chest area, is what the narrow space between your collarbone (clavicle) and your first rib is called.  Inside this thoracic outlet lies the brachial plexus, which is a network of nerves and...
Deep Tissue vs Firm Pressure Massage

Deep Tissue vs Firm Pressure Massage

Deep Tissue vs Firm Pressure Massage Is there a difference between a deep tissue massage and a firm pressure massage? This is a topic we lightly touched on in an older article, and here we’re going to dig a little further into the differences between the two.  In the...
Massage Therapy and Disc Injuries

Massage Therapy and Disc Injuries

Massage Therapy and Disc Injuries Herniated discs, slipped discs, ruptured discs, bulging discs… those are four terms, often used interchangeably, to describe injuries to the intervertebral discs. While herniated, slipped, and ruptured discs are synonymous with one...
Crossed Syndromes Part 2: Lower Cross

Crossed Syndromes Part 2: Lower Cross

Crossed Syndromes Part 2: Lower Cross In Crossed Syndromes Part 1: Upper Cross Syndrome the human body was described as an amazing system that is always adapting to its environment.  The innate ability to adjust is a lifesaving instinct, preparing us for the constant...