Posts Tagged ‘ pain ’

Tweet You want to feel better, get better, and be better. We want you to too! Our clinical massage services are designed fix problems and get to the root of what’s causing you pain with a systematic application of medically therapeutic oriented massage techniques. Our therapists are not doctors, nor can they diagnose, however, they are happy to...
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Tweet Lavender essential oil is a one-stop medicine chest, helping to reduce anxiety, fatigue, and stress and balance hormones, increase the immune response, lower blood pressure, and relieve pain. To utilize lavender’s healing benefits at home, mix five to 10 drops of lavender essential oil in one ounce of jojoba oil or unscented lotion....
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Tweet Although old fitness fictions like “no pain, no gain” are fading fast, plenty of misconceptions still exist. Following are some of the most common myths, counteracted by the latest research. FICTION: You will burn more fat if you exercise longer at a lower intensity. FACT: The most important focus in exercise and weight...
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Tweet Jane had just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She was happy to have a name for the mysterious, traveling pain she had felt for some time, but she was still worried about how to deal with it. She’d done research on the Internet, but the information left her more confused. “There are so many...
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We all know that treating an injury immediately after it happens can help minimize the pain and damage as well as facilitate recovery. But after rolling your ankle in a soccer game, or hurting your back when lifting your toddler, or tweaking your knee when stepping out...
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This pungent spice is found in cuisine around the globe, but ginger has also been used for more than 2,500 years for its medicinal properties. The ancient Chinese knew that it aided in the absorption of many herbal preparations and they prescribed it extensively as a digestive...
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Getting rear-ended in traffic. Face-planting at the bottom of a ski slope. Tumbling over the handlebars on your bike. Whiplash comes in many forms and can become a long-term problem if not treated correctly. Fortunately, massage and bodywork can address the ache and discomfort that come...
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Understanding Arthritis The most common form of arthritis-- osteoarthritis, or also known as degenerative arthritis--affects more than twenty million Americans. Osteoarthritis (literally meaning "bone-joint inflammation") is caused by wear and tear on joint surfaces and most frequently involves the hips, knees, lower back, neck, and...
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Some people go under the sheets without a stitch on, others wear underwear, and some people prefer to wear shorts, sweatpants, or even their regular street clothes. No, you don't have to take off more clothes than you are comfortable with to receive massage. Talk...
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The teenage body is in the midst of transformation -- exponential growth and development in a rapid period of time. On the physical side, teens may be at increased risk for aches, pains, and injury. Many teens strain their bodies with competitive sports, get erratic sleep, and...
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