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
Is Cupping & Gua Sha Right For You?
Ever since Michael Phelps had those big reddish-purple circular suction marks on his back, the popularity of cupping has increased dramatically. However, the understanding of what cupping and Gua Sha is, its uses, and contraindications are still not commonly known. Cupping Cupping has been around for thousands of years, dating back to Ancient China, Greek, and even Egypt, and is known by many different names all around the world. There is even historical data that supports
What's Your Dosha?
Massage therapy and other forms of holistic health therapies are all about restoring balance to the individual. As Ayurvedic therapies become more and more prevalent in American spa culture, it has most people wondering what the heck it is. Here you'll learn about the three basic types of doshas, and you can follow the link to take a short quiz on what your lifelong dosha is, as well as another quiz to find out what your current dosha is. The term Dosha relates to the three
Which Massage is Right for You?
Many clients new to massage or those who haven't experienced one in a while often times ask me which massage they should choose. The answer depends on many things, including what your goals are, any chronic conditions you may have, whether or not you're pregnant, and so on. For now though, let's go over the basic idea behind these three styles of massage - Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Therapeutic. Swedish massages are generally what I advise clients to experience for their firs
