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The Medication Illusion, Chronic Pain, and Massage Therapy
published on Thursday, October 31st, 2024
The Medication Illusion Don’t be fooled by medication. Pain relief drugs don’t solve the problem; they only sweep it under the rug for a while. Pain is your body sending you a message to pay attention; something is not right, and you need to find out what it is. Medication can help you temporarily while […]
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6 Gateway Areas for Grooming in Massage Therapy Sessions
published on Thursday, October 24th, 2024
6 Gateway Areas for Grooming in Massage Therapy Sessions A regularly scheduled massage is a good way to care for your health. They can be relaxing or help treat injuries you may have. In the United States, millions of safe and professional massages are given every month. Like in any field with direct patient care, […]
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How Can I Avoid an Unsafe Massage?
published on Friday, October 18th, 2024
How Can I Avoid an Unsafe Massage? You might be nervous before your first massage and asking yourself, “How can I avoid an unsafe massage?” Or maybe you had a bad experience and want to know what is unmistakenly considered appropriate behavior and what is not. I can help. The overwhelming majority of massage therapists […]
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Common Tactic by Predator Massage Therapists: Pelvic Contact
published on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Make Pelvic Contact with the Client’s Head or Body A massage therapist should not stand directly above the client’s head when working on the lower back so that the therapist’s pelvis cannot make contact with the client’s head. When working on the client’s lower back correctly, standing at the head of the table can be […]
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Do You Have a Pain in Your Knee?
published on Friday, September 27th, 2024
Do You Have a Pain in Your Knee? Knee injuries are often debilitating and can limit you from doing the things you love to do. Whether it’s playing tennis, running, or just climbing stairs; knee injuries can be painful doing your normal, everyday tasks. Assessing the Pain in Your Knee It can be frustrating […]
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Can Massage Therapy Help Your Sprained Ankle?
published on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Can Massage Therapy Help Your Sprained Ankle? Ankle sprains are incredibly common. I know. I sprained both of mine when I was in my teens. Each foot has 26 bones and 112 ligaments that hold the bones together. When you sprain your ankle, you generally have injured one of seven major ligaments. We use the […]
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Expert Witness Insight: Working on the Lower Abdomen
published on Friday, August 16th, 2024
Working on the Lower Abdomen Some massage therapists work on the abdomen, but only when requested and for a particular reason. Abdominal massage can be very beneficial for certain conditions. However, the abdomen—especially the lower abdomen—is a very sensual area for most people, so when predator therapists start working on the lower abdomen, they are […]
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Working On the Chest in Order to Move to the Breast
published on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Working On the Chest in Order to Move to the Breast When working on the pectoral muscles, the drape is lowered slightly. The pectoral muscles can be massaged appropriately, working not more than one or two inches below the collarbone. The point is that therapists are trained to work on the pectoral muscles while avoiding […]
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Can a Massage Therapist Fix a Frozen Shoulder in Cambridge, MA
published on Monday, July 1st, 2024
Question: Does a frozen shoulder always go away with time? Answer: Often no. The Causes of Frozen Shoulder A frozen shoulder can be incredibly painful. The pain originates in the shoulder joint. A joint is formed where any two bones meet. It’s the enclosed space between your upper arm bone, the humerus, which is […]
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Expert Witness Insight: Touching the Side of the Breast When Lying Face Down
published on Thursday, July 11th, 2024
Touching the Side of the Breast When Lying Face Down I would say that more than 99% of massage therapists are ethical professionals who would never commit a sexual assault on anyone. Massage therapists who are sexual predators are usually male and frequently test and groom the clients they choose to assault sexually. For example: […]
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