Should You Get Botox for TMJ Disorder?
You’re having jaw pain or jaw clicking, have been told you have TMJ disorder, and you’re wondering if you should be getting botox? I don’t know about you, but if it were me, I would want to know: Exactly what is being done What are the potential negative side effects...
What is Causing Your Knee Pain?
Do you have knee pain and don’t know what’s causing it or what to do about it? If yes, then this blog is for you! Since you are reading this blog chances are you are experiencing one of the following: Knee pain Swollen knee Knee tendonitis Knee bursitis Knee pain...
4 Ways to Promote Lymphatic Drainage
We hear about lymphatic drainage massage “flushing out toxins” but what the heck does that mean and how does this modality influence our health? Is it necessary to see a lymphatic or soft tissue expert for daily maintenance and immunity support, or can we as everyday...
Is this nerve pain?
Have you experienced a shooting pain down the arm, leg, or neck at some point in your life? Electric sensations can be a rather unnerving incident that we’d prefer not to experience all too soon again. But, what is that odd and painful experience? What if it happens...
Best Hamstring Stretches and Exercises for Lower Back Pain
One of the most common complaints that bring patients to doctors’ offices is lower back pain. Of course, it comes with no surprise since most people, at least in the US, live sedentary lifestyles. Even those who exercise after work or on the weekends are still sitting...
Mechanisms of Injury: Deep Tissue vs Deep Pressure
Most of us are familiar with the saying “no pain, no gain!” But what does that mean in reference to massage? Is it about deep pressure, deep tissue? Are the two even equal? Is there a cost to a “no pain no gain” mentality? How deep is a deep tissue massage supposed to...
Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse
The following cleanse is what I have done myself and LOVED and recommend. Please know that certain conditions you may have may disqualify you to do this cleanse. Please contact your primary care physician to get clearance. Cleansing your liver of stones dramatically...
What is Neuromuscular Massage?
What in the world is a neuromuscular massage and why should you have faith in it? How does it differ from the traditional Swedish or deep tissue massages we more often hear about? Is it painful, who can it benefit from it, and what should first-timers expect? As an...
Back Pain and Frequent Flyer Tips
Frequent flyer programs are tempting. Cheap tickets and perks here and there are good but back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica-like problems, and tension in the back certainly is not one of them! There was a time that we talked about work behind the desk as the...