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27 February 2011 0 Comments

Self Massage for Massage Therapy Benefits

Self Massage for Massage Therapy Benefits

Ok, so you love massage – just as much as the next “massage connoisseur!” But times are tough and you cannot afford to buy as massage treatments and you and your body would like. Well, have you ever tried self-massage? Self-massage is one of the quickest and most affordable solutions to achieve muscle pain relief. [...]

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25 February 2011 0 Comments

Benefits of a Back Stretcher for Massage Therapy

Benefits of a Back Stretcher for Massage Therapy

Have you ever heard of a “Back Stretcher”? Yes, I have too, but had never actually used one! This is one of the best little known secrets, for massage therapists and people looking for a tool to help decompress their bodies (backs in general). These back stretchers really do a good job in preparation for [...]

28 January 2011 0 Comments

Benefit of massage therapy include stress relief and low blood pressure

Massage therapy has a lot more benefits than just being a stress and pain reliever. Facts not known to many, massage strengthens the immune system, facilitate immune system for recovery from injury, massage therapy lowers blood pressure, and healing and even improves posture. Through the application of pressure, massage decreases systolic and diastolic blood pressure, [...]

3 January 2011 0 Comments

Leg & Thigh Massage: Full Body Massage Therapy Techniques 8

Leg & Thigh Massage: Full Body Massage Therapy Techniques 8 Full body medical massage techniques video clip to relax the thighs and soothe tired legs, feet and improve circulation Athena is an alternative health practitioner doing Cranio-Sacral Therapy, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Lymphatic Drainage Therapists.

9 December 2010 0 Comments

What is Trigger Point Therapy

To start with, just what is Trigger Point Therapy? Well, trigger point therapy is essentially a type of massage therapy which is used to relieve pain through massaging the ‘tight knots’ of the muscles. The muscle knots which are typically the tightest include the neck, shoulder, back and also leg muscle groups. The purpose will [...]