Tag: massage
Sternocleido-what? Part 1 of 4
March 2, 2012
By Sharon Truelove The Sternocleidomastoid is a muscle that can be seen and palpated easily. Attached at the sternum, the clavicle and the mastoid process which is behind the ear; sternocleidomastoid …
My Hips are Horrible
February 24, 2012
By Krystal Willis and Ross Ashcraft Ever have problems with your hips? Do they ache? Do you need to walk around after sitting for long periods of time? Is your low …
Tendinitis: Pain in the Knee
February 17, 2012
By Rosallia Perry After a nice brisk walk or a long days work, have you ever realized that your knees or hips have become inflamed? Even playing a round of tennis …
A Study of Essential Oils
February 9, 2012
By Laura Gordon Some people are saying the new medicine of our times is the use of essential oils in what is called aromatherapy. The fact is aromatherapy is becoming one …
Know You’re A, B, C….D, E, F’s
January 31, 2012
By Sharon Truelove As Massage Therapists, many times we see anomalies on our client’s skin that they may not be aware of, and it may be appropriate to inform them that …
Oww! My Splitting Shins
January 27, 2012
By Ross Ashcraft At some point in most people’s lives they have that burning or aching sensation in the lower legs that we call Shin Splints. The medical condition is called Tibial …
A Study in Lubricants Part 3
January 13, 2012
By Laura Gordon As promised in my last blog, we are going to take a closer look at oil. Speaking of oils, mineral oils or any petroleum based products are not included …
Back Stroking
January 6, 2012
By Sharon Truelove What’s the secret to giving a yummy back massage? There are a few things to address before we even start that will make a big difference between a good …
A Study in Lubricants Part 2
December 30, 2011
By Laura Gordon In my last blog we explored Gels and Lotions. I hope you learned something new that will help you in your work as a Massage Therapist. In this blog …
Why Massage Matters
December 15, 2011
By Ronnie Carlson When an employee of a company is asked what kind of benefits are offered to team members, most of the time they talk about the retirement packages and …