Archive for the ‘Massage’ Category
Line of Force, Hierarchy of Power
One of the rules of body mechanics for massage therapists is Line of Force. This rule stipulates that all of the transfer of movement from the body of the massage therapist to the client is done with the therapist’s body in a single line of force. This is done by aiming the hips in the ...Read more.
Balancing Hips, Abdominals, Glutes and Back
A client and I sat down to talk about some test results he recently received and how that would impact our work moving forward. I am concerned about doing certain kinds of spinal movement on him, and changed my strategy of today’s session as a result. One of my favorite things to do to a ...Read more.
Trigger Points and Sciatica
Trigger points in the piriformis muscle, a deep lateral rotator muscle in the pelvis, was shown to be responsible for the vast majority of sciatic pain (sciatica), and was able to be successfully treated without back surgery, a 2005 study by the Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders revealed. In the study, 239 patients were evaluated ...Read more.
Fight the Winter Blahs
Winter is nearly here, and with all the shortening of the days comes the winter blahs. Fortunately, there are easy ways to fight off the blues. Exercise: regular exercise, from a brisk walk around the neighborhood to more strenuous workouts at the gym, to everything in between can help keep one feeling alive and perky! ...Read more.
Gift Certificates Now Available!
The new styles of Gift Certificates from the fine folks at Info4People arrived today! Massage Therapy makes a fantastic gift. A gift certificate is a great way to introduce someone to massage and bodywork. You can visit my new and improved Shop. Go on and visit, and give someone you care about the gift of ...Read more.
The Experience of Knowing
On the shuttle bus ride to BART yesterday on the way home from school, I was in a conversation with a friend, and she was asking me how did I know that massage was what I wanted to be doing, how did I connect with my clients, as she was finding that the shiatsu training ...Read more.
The Intention of Touch
zbear20 asks: Just a follow up to this answer, since you practice massage therapy for a profession, how do you in your personal sexual encounters (as opposed to unpersonal? What a stupid choice of words,thought it may sound it in this question I’m not intimating that massage therapy = sex.)keep from having the touching and ...Read more.
FAQ: Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial Therapy, or MFT as we’ll refer to it, is an anatomically specific form of bodywork that is intended to free fascial adhesions, to reduce pain and restore a joint to a fuller range of motion. It is performed on a table from a medium-low height on an unclothed client, but no oils or lubrication are used.
FAQ: Who will be present when I disrobe?
I will leave the room while you undress, relax onto the table and cover yourself with a clean sheet. While you are disrobing, I will scrub my hands and forearms with soap and hot water.
FAQ: What will my massage feel like?
It depends on the techniques used. In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes which will help to calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. You should communicate ...Read more.
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