Migraines and Tension Headaches

Migraines and Tension Headaches

Migraines and tension headaches are incredibly common. In fact, millions of people experience them each year! They are incredibly painful and impact a person’s ability to work, socialize, and enjoy their daily life. These headaches can become chronic the longer...
How To Relieve Sinus Pressure

How To Relieve Sinus Pressure

It’s that time of year where everyone is looking for the best sinus pressure relief! The physical and gravitational impact of sickness and allergies on your sinuses can be frustrating and miserable. Keeping them clear and healthy is critical to minimizing sinus...
Five Benefits of a Scalp Massage

Five Benefits of a Scalp Massage

It’s that dry time of year when the need for scalp massage and skin care increases exponentially. The colder and windier it gets, the dryer the air becomes, and the more moisture gets sucked out of your skin, including the skin of your scalp. Skin is our first line of...
The Vagus Nerve and Massage

The Vagus Nerve and Massage

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 and Massage

Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Massage

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...