Tag Archives: pain
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
Diabetic Neuropathy – Will Reflexology and Massage Therapy Help?
How can reflexology and massage therapy help diabetic neuropathy? Let’s first discuss what diabetic neuropathy is. This condition is a result of large amounts of blood glucose (sugar) remaining in the vascular system. This high sugar state does serious damage … Continue reading
Humped Neck – Pain with Forward Head Posture (Torticollis)
So you have a fatty ‘hump’ on the back of your neck. It keeps growing while your head points forward, like a turtle hanging its neck out of the shell. Doctors call this anterocollis, which is short for anterior torticollis, … Continue reading