Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: How Massage Can Help
The nerves and blood vessels that supply the arm run from the neck and through a few narrow channels that can sometimes become even more narrow, resulting in compression of those structures. This can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild tingling and numbness to poor circulation throughout the arm and into the hand and fingers. This is what’s known as Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). There are two primary types of compression:
Is Text Neck Really a Big Deal?
Let’s face it, when was the last time you were in a restaurant and everyone around was paying attention to those at the table as opposed to looking down at their phones? I’m sure you can’t quite recall. We often stay on our phones now more that we have real, direct interaction with others, whether it’s for work or entertainment. With this, you may have heard the term ‘text neck’ which is often used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless devices too frequently and for too long.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What You Can Do About It.
While we most often associate this pain, tingling, or numbness in the wrist and hand as an obvious sign of compression of the median nerve in the wrist, i.e. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, it’s important to also rule out other possible causes, including nerve…
Prenatal Massage Day ~ December 12, 2015
FREE PRENATAL MASSAGE DAY I can’t believe that it is already that time again. We are offering a FREE Prenatal Massage for expectant Moms-to-be that are in their Second or Third Trimester. Not only is massage pampering while you are…
Prenatal Massage – Why is it beneficial for you?
Why you need a prenatal massage! Everyone knows that massage is beneficial. But, did you know that massage is even more beneficial during pregnancy? Let’s talk about some benefits that women experience during a prenatal massage: A prenatal massage…