Self-Care Tips to Survive the Holidays
The busiest time of year is upon us. Holidays are meant to be spent enjoying the company of family, dear friends, and our loved ones. However, somehow the holidays can sometimes become more stressful than any other time of year. We all have huge parts to play in the enjoyment of the holidays and if we aren’t taken care of we can’t do our parts. Here are a few self-care tips to help you survive the holidays.
Why Should You Get A Massage?
A lot of us are lucky enough to be in a position where we can take care of ourselves. We do our best to eat healthy, get plenty of exercise, and when it comes time for that yearly check-up with the doctor, well you’re sure not skipping out on any appointments! But what about your body? It’s so important to maintain balance in your life and if there is one area that might need some work it’s probably the muscles. Getting a massage will help relax all those sore spots so you can feel better both mentally and physically. What are you waiting for?! Let’s look at some reasons why you should get a massage.
Massage tips for lowering stress
Massages are known to be an effective treatment for stress relief. Here are some ways people can maximize the benefits of regular massages.
6 Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massages are not only good for relaxation purposes but they can also be used to help with pain relief in some instances. Specific massage techniques can be beneficial in the treatment of muscle-related problems like tension headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, and plantar fasciitis.
5 Ways to Turn Your Halloween Party into a Spa Party
It’s that time of year. Fall, family gatherings, fellowship, and food are all things that make the last few months of the year a favorite for so many. Halloween parties are always super fun, but you can always guess what to expect at them. Here are 5 tips to make your Halloween party into a spa party and stand out, while giving yourself some extra TLC in the process.
Frozen Shoulder and Massage: Ways to Relieve Pain
We all know that massage therapy can be a great way to relieve pain and tension, but a frozen shoulder is actually one of the best reasons you should go for a regular session. Frozen shoulder happens when your rotator cuff muscles tighten up and cause an inflammation of the joint capsule. Many people don’t realize they have frozen shoulder until it’s too late because there are no symptoms at first or they mistake them for something else like arthritis. This blog post will help you learn more about frozen shoulder and what massage therapy can do to help!
The Benefits of Massage After a Rotator Cuff Injury
When an injury occurs it is important to treat the area correctly to avoid further damage and to allow for proper healing of the injured area. Massage can be a way to do this as well as help with scar tissue build-up around the rotator cuff. If done properly massage can reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Got Shoulder Pains?
Shoulder pain is a complex issue that can stem from several different factors, but the most common are muscular injuries caused by stress or overuse. Massage can help with these issues in two ways: 1) By increasing blood flow it eases strained muscles and encourages healing, and 2) It helps release tension in the body which ultimately decreases pain.
How Massage Can Help With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome.
prolonged arm positioning. This condition can go undiagnosed if the pain isn’t bad enough; however, if left untreated, this can lead to more severe issues such as rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, and reduced range of motion (Fisher-Wellman et al., 2013).
CBD for Chronic Pain
CBD has been a hot topic lately. With claims that CBD can help with everything from anxiety to seizures it seems to be a natural alternative for many ailments. Many are turning to CBD for to help manage their chronic pain and to replace over the counter medicines and addictive prescription opioids. While there are still skeptics, CBD may very well be at least one answer to the opioid crisis many are facing. Here’s how…