Category Archives: Blog
Pec Minor: The modern reason for shoulder pain
Shoulder pain has become common in our modern society. It is alarming that shoulder tendinitis is even being diagnosed in our young adult populations. As a matter of fact, I am seeing patients as young as 13 years old with … Continue reading
Winged Scapula: Serratus Anterior Palsy vs. Trapezius Palsy
As Sports Massage Therapists we will encounter patients who develop posterior shoulder pain or weakness. Both Winged Scapula – Serratus Anterior Palsy or Trapezius Palsy, become real possibilities due to trauma or impingement from sports. Either one can cause shoulder … Continue reading
Sports Massage for Achilles Tendonitis
As Sports Massage Therapists, we have all seen that look of pain on the athlete’s face as they peg-leg through the door. Their facial expression begs “please fix my Achilles tendon so I can get back to my sport!” One … Continue reading
Knee pain from Pes Anserinus Bursitis or Tendinitis
Can massage therapy help tendinitis or bursitis coming from tendons inserting on the Pes Anserinus? Many athletes think they have actually injured their knee because they feel pain close to the knee joint. The symptom is usually described as a … Continue reading
How To Massage Dupuytren’s
How do I massage the hand of someone suffering from Dupuytren’s disease? First, let’s do a quick overview of what Dupuytren’s does to the hand so we can massage it correctly. Dupuytren’s disease causes a thickening of the plantar aponeurosis … Continue reading
Three reflexes of the feet that help Fibromyalgia
After 20 years of practicing reflexology, there are three profound foot reflexes that I have found to help certain symptoms of fibromyalgia. Amygdala Refelex Adrenal Reflex Hip-Sciatic Reflex In my opinion, these three foot reflexes bring relief from the symptoms … Continue reading
Massage Career Can End With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
How to avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as a massage therapist. I made a video on how I maintain my wrists as a Professional Licensed Massage Therapist. An exercise hack, if you will, to help other therapists extend their careers. Carpal … Continue reading
Massaging and stretching for Morton’s Neuroma
As a professional massage therapist or reflexologist, you will be asked if Deep Tissue Therapy can bring some relief to Morton’s Neuroma. I receive this question every few months. It is important to make sure that they were diagnosed with … Continue reading
Massage De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis for pain relief
Inflammation of the tendon’s sheath (what surrounds tendons) of the thumb is referred to as De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. This is a painful condition of the thumb that can make typing, texting, writing or golfing very painful. How might a professional … Continue reading
Sciatica Pain From Piriformis Syndrome: How to Massage?
So you’re experiencing sciatic pain (butt’s on fire) that runs down your leg, making the simplest of tasks miserable. Could it be piriformis syndrome? Before I describe what piriformis syndrome is, it is imperative you go to your doctor first. … Continue reading