“What should I expect from a deep tissue massage?” I’ve been asked that by a lot of ‘new’ runners. The answer isn’t necessarily ‘black & white’. There are quite a few factors to take into account. Such as: Are you event training or running for exercise Have you had any previous injuries (not necessarily related… Continue Reading
Finally, Some Study Results for Massage!
The following is research founded by the Touch Research Institute (TRI) at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Massage creates chemical changes that reduce pain and stress throughout the body. Individuals with a form of muscle pain called fibromyalgia showed less substance P in their saliva (and they reported reduced pain) after a month… Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
As I tell my client-patients when I am asked “how bad” a particular issue they are having is, I reply, “well, it isn’t rigo mortis, so it could be worse”. I do this partly to get a laugh, but mostly to invoke hope and perspective, and then thankfulness. Hope No matter the problems you’re facing physically, emotionally… Continue Reading