Archive for May, 2012


Choosing a Myofascial Release Course

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A Review of Different Myofascial Release Courses With so many myofascial release courses out there which one do you choose? Are looking for a direct or indirect myofascial release course  or are you looking for a fascial chain or visceral manipulation course. Are you looking a course that has over 100 people or are you […]

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Autism and Massage Therapy

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Autism and Massage Therapy – Autism Spectrum Disorders and Massage By Sarah King Massage therapy provides many benefits for those with autism. Although it is important to understand that massage therapy is not a cure for autism, regular treatments can provide relief for some of the effects of autism. What Is Autism? To understand how […]

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Choosing Your Massage Table

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Choosing Your Massage Table When choosing your massage table there several things you need to keep in mind and look for before purchasing. So with this in my we have created a Massage Table Checklist for you to go through to help you with your decision. Massage Table Checklist  Type of Massage You Do What […]

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Professional Massage Tables Review

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Professional Massage Tables Review In this professional massage tables review we will go over a few of the more popular massage tables that are currently used by massage therapists, the public and other healthcare professionals. Most manufacturers are very similar in the way their massage table is constructed. In the end you need to be […]

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Careers in Massage Therapy

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Choosing your Career in Massage Therapy As a student massage therapist getting closer to your end goal of becoming either a registered or licensed massage therapist I’m sure you are still trying to figure out what you want to do. As with any choices you make there are pros and cons to each. Massage Therapy […]

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Shoulder Pain

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Do You Suffer From Shoulder Pain? Shoulder pain is very common in many trades and professions in which there is any over head load on the body. Take for example an electrician who may need to replace a ceiling light. He /she must reach overhead to hold the fixture in place with one hand while […]

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What Is Visceral Manipulation

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What is Visceral Manipulation?  Visceral Manipulation involves the release of tension in the ligaments of the organs in the body. It is a soft, but relatively deep tissue therapy with the entire focus on making sure that the organs move and glide liberally. Repeatedly the cause of the lack of motion in the organs is […]

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WHAT ARE MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS

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MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS Myofascial trigger points are painful, hyper-irritable areas in muscle that cause pain, discomfort, stiffness and limited range of motion.  These are commonly known as knots. This could be causing or leading to myofascial pain Pain may be local to the site or the pain may refer or travel in a specific pattern.  […]

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