Healing Roots

A Conversation with Michael Phelps — American Massage Therapy Association

It’s that time of year when athletes are training hard for the Triple Crown and other upcoming events. Massage Therapy can be an integral part of an athletes training routine to help facilitate muscle recovery.

https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/3/MTJ/detail/4014/a-conversation-with-michael-phelps

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Dupuytren's Contracture - Academy of Clinical Massage

https://www.academyofclinicalmassage.com/dupuytrens-contracture/

academyofclinicalmassage.com Dupuytren's contracture is a connective tissue disorder that affects the palmar fascia of the hand. Massage may be helpful in managing this condition.

Benefits of hand and foot massage for neuropathy

https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/benefits-of-hand-and-foot-massage-for-neuropathy

piedmont.org Benefits of hand and foot massage for neuropathy

TDR Massage: The Trigger Finger

https://www.massagetoday.com/articles/15246/TDR-Massage-The-Trigger-Finger

massagetoday.com Author: Linda LePelley. Title: TDR Massage - The Trigger Finger. Summary: Trigger Finger (TF) is a dysfunctional condition of the hand in which symptoms of the affected finger or thumb advance from movement hesitance with noticeable...

Myofascial Massage Improves Pain & Mobility After Breast Cancer Surgery

https://www.massagemag.com/myofascial-massage-115072/

massagemag.com For women with upper-extremity pain and mobility issues after breast-cancer surgery, two half-hour sessions of myofascial massage per week for eight weeks resulted in significant improvements in th…

Happy Saturday! For the remainder of June, if you book two massages with Nicole, she will give you the third for free!! We appreciate your business and support, we couldn’t make this possible without each of you!

DID YOU KNOW?
Nicole offers $15 off one regular price massage for existing clients who refer new clients! During the month of May, existing clients get 50% off one massage for new client referral!!

How Massage Heals Sore Muscles

https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/how-massage-heals-sore-muscles/

well.blogs.nytimes.com Researchers have found what happens to muscles when a masseur goes to work on them.

Why Massages Really Do Keep You Healthy: A Cardiologist Explains

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.mindbodygreen.com/articles/why-massages-really-do-keep-you-healthy-a-cardiologist-explains--11315

mindbodygreen.com We've all seen it on TV or in a movie. The scene is tense and the patient is doing poorly. The doctor calls out urgently.

The Benefits & Use of Massage Therapy for Runners | RunnerClick

https://runnerclick.com/the-benefits-and-use-of-massage-therapy-for-runners/

runnerclick.com What does science have to say about massages for runners? Here's everything you need to know about the benefits of massage therapy!

What is the Kinesio Taping Method? | Kinesio Tape

As the weather is getting warmer, everyone is becoming more active. If you’ve ever considered Kinesio Taping for your trouble areas, here is some great info on what it’s all about!

https://kinesiotaping.com/about/what-is-the-kinesio-taping-method/

WHAT IS THE KINESIO TAPING METHOD? The Kinesio Taping® Method is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as p...

Massage and Headache Relief | Massage Therapy Journal

Many clients are surprised to learn that they can get great relief for their headaches with massage. From sinus headaches to migraines, massage is a great management tool for the pain.

https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/3/MTJ/detail/3836/massage-and-headache-relief

amtamassage.org Different types of headaches and how massage therapy can help with pain and other symptoms.

Massage Therapy for Pain Management

https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/3570/massage-therapy-for-pain-management

amtamassage.org Find out how massage therapy might help you better manage pain.

5 Lifestyle Behaviors that Contribute to TMJ Discomfort or TMD - Drayer

Let’s talk about TMD and oral habits! Many TMJ issues revolve around the amount of stress in our lives and our posture. However, oral habits such as biting nails, pens, chewing gum, and clenching have a huge impact. Keep in mind our teeth should only be touching when we chew to eat. Here’s a list of common behaviors that can contribute to your discomfort

https://www.google.com/amp/s/drayerpt.com/blog/5-lifestyle-behaviors-that-contribute-to-tmj-discomfort-or-tmd/amp/

drayerpt.com By Casondra Mortimer, DPT, Harrisonburg, VA Center TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which connects one side of your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is the umbrella term used to describe what happens when the joint and/or muscles used for chewing bec...

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Here’s a great article about how massage can help manage TMD symptoms and bring a lot relief. Some great insight on what to expect in a treatment session.

https://www.massagetoday.com/articles/14578/Benefits-of-Using-Massage-Therapy-to-Treat-TMJ

massagetoday.com Author: Sandra Anderson and Jolie Haun. Title: Benefits of Using Massage Therapy to Treat TMJ. Summary: Have you ever wondered what inspires research in massage therapy and bodywork? Often, it starts from the work of practitioners...

My co-therapist, Nicole Hoon, will be taking over this page! She will be expanding her hours here at the studio: Monday mornings, all day Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays! This is exciting news. I will be working Monday from noon - 6; all day Tuesdays and Thursdays. Look for updated info and a new look on this page.

Breaking Muscle

Lift hard, lift long. Just having the confidence and ability to push someone away should be your first line of defense. So, why do we still have to convince women to take up strength training in all its purity?

The Prehab Guys

Thoracic Spine Mobility [Improve your Rotation!]
TAG a friend who needs T-Spine mobility❗️
Here are 2 exercises to improve your Thoracic spine mobility, with some side benefit of improving Shoulder Mobility.
Exercise # 1️⃣:
✅Start in a 1/2 kneeling position with a ball between your inner leg and the wall. This will ensure you DON'T cheat with any hip motion!
✅Try to rotate with your hand all the way around and back
-Progression: Keep your hand away from the wall the entire time
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Exercise #2️⃣
✅In half kneeling - Keep both hands behind your head
✅Thoracic spine around the world against wall
✅Rotate all the way around and come back, try to challenge yourself from keeping the elbow away from the wall.
❌AVOID side-bending the opposite direction, this is a compensation.
What is the difference between this and the open book exercise? This requires more active range of motion!

The Gait Guys

We talked about forefoot varus, forefoot supinatus and subsequent biomechanics in a recent onlinece.com course. Here is a great commentary on a review article we discussed as well as a great explanation about thew tru differences between at forefoot varus (rare) and the more common forefoot supinatus.

Take home message? FROM THE ARTICLE:

" In summary: both look the same, but they are totally different beasts:

a forefoot varus is bony and a forefoot supinatus is soft tissue
a forefoot varus is a cause of ‘overpronation’ and a forefoot supinatus is the result of ‘overpronation’
a forefoot varus is rare and a forefoot supintus is common
a forefoot varus cannot be corrected and a forefoot supinatus can be corrected"

http://www.runresearchjunkie.com/the-effect-of-forefoot-varus-on-the-hip-and-knee-and-the-effect-of-the-hip-and-knee-on-forefoot-supinatus/