“Disc injuries” is a general term for conditions such as herniated disc, slipped disc, or bulging disc. This when in the lower back spine can sometimes cause sciatica and pain down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. When seeking care for a herniated disc, a...
Few people have heard of the vagus nerve, and even fewer are familiar with what it does. We have also heard of the many benefits of massage, but is there a close connection to the duties of the vagus nerve? What is it about soft tissue manipulation that slows us down,...
Myofascial pain syndrome is a relatively common and often underdiagnosed condition that medical massage therapists often encounter. It is believed that 85% of the general population (that’s 283 million people, young and old) will experience myofascial pain throughout...
Therapeutic massage therapists – also known as medical massage therapists, clinical massage therapists, neuromuscular massage therapists, and soft tissue specialists – are set apart from general massage therapists through the intention of their work. Although...
Did you know that lower back pain and tummy bulge go together? In this blog you will learn about the relationship between the lower back and abdominal muscles and see how the 3 simple exercises shown will get rid of most lower back pain while giving you a flat tummy....
