The Danger of Not Treating Injuries Immediately
Many people who are involved in a motor vehicle accident don’t seek massage therapy because they feel like they can’t afford it. Unfortunately, however, sometimes just months later, they begin to develop issues because of the motor vehicle accident. Depending on the severity of the car accident and what was impacted, as well as their age and general physical condition, these symptoms range anywhere from mildly uncomfortable to severe. Some of these symptoms include pain, numb
The Difference Between Motor Vehicle Accident Massage and Regular Massage
Since I began doing massage for motor vehicle accident patients, many people have asked me what the difference is. It’s still massage, right? The answer, of course, is yes. But the difference between motor vehicle accident massage and regular massage lies within the treatment protocol followed, where the massage is performed on the body, technique, as well as the intake, outtake, and follow-up. Yes – both types of patients are receiving bodywork, there is usually some sort of
5 Steps for Receiving Massage in Oregon From Your Motor Vehicle Accident
If you’ve ever been in a car accident before, however “minor” it may have been, you understand the physical and mental toll it takes on your body. Even the smallest of auto accidents can have disastrous effects on the body, not only causing pain, but also taking quality time away from loved ones. And for many, prescription pills to manage pain symptoms cause internal issues as well as psychological. Massage therapy for your motor vehicle accident not only reduces muscular ten
Creating & Managing Your MassageBook Account
Often times clients message me asking for the specific dates of past appointments as well as their upcoming appointments. Although I love helping clients with this, I know that many clients would prefer it if they could just do it themselves. This article will briefly go over how you can log into your MassageBook account, access all past and future appointments, as well as book appointments directly from a purchased package. If you’re on my website, www.rachaelsummers.com,
Essential Neck and Upper Body Stretches
You may be accessing this blog post through your phone or your laptop right now. But let me ask you this, how's your posture? If you're on your phone, chances are you're hunched over trying to read the tiny letters on the screen. You're slouched, looking down, and depending on how long you've been sitting like this, your neck is probably starting to hurt. If you're reading this from your laptop or desktop, your shoulders are probably up to your ears right now, as you've p
Homeopathic Remedies for a Sprained Ankle
This last Sunday while leaving work, I accidentally slipped down some stairs and sprained my ankle pretty badly. Besides this just sucking all together, it especially sucks since I'm a new business owner and I fully and completely rely on myself to pay the bills. Besides that, I'm fully booked for the next three weeks, so I was really hoping it wasn't anything major that would inhibit me from working. Luckily for me, it's just a good old-fashioned sprained ankle. As some o
6 Best Things to do After a Massage
Everybody seems to talk about what you should be doing during a massage, but what about after? What you do after a massage is just as important, if not sometimes even more important, than getting a massage. Continue reading to learn about the 8 best things, in my humble opinion of course, to do after you receive a massage! 1. Drink Water. We as human beings, and I feel like especially Americans, do not drink enough water. 75% of our bodies is made up of water, and when we
4 Reasons Why You Should Choose Me As Your Massage Therapist
1. I’m Authentic. I’m not trying to sell you. Yes, I want your business, but I’m not afraid of telling you to go for a shorter session, if that’s what I think you would benefit most from. I’m also not going to try and sell you product. When I do eventually add products to my business, they will be local, ethically created products that I truly believe in. I am genuinely here to help you heal. I am also not afraid to refer you to someone who I think might be a better fit
