Category Archives: Stress Reduction

by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. One of the most commonly reported and diagnosed pain conditions – carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) – drives many people to seek relief. As known givers of such relief, massage therapists are highly likely to work with … Continue reading →

To correctly manage an acute injury, it is crucial for therapists to know what to do and when to do it. Besides the standard recommendations for care, there is a modality that massage therapists can use to safely help clients … Continue reading →

Considered to be one of the most common reasons Americans seek medical help, low back pain plagues at least four out of five adults at some point in their lives. Capable of causing excruciating pain, finding relief from this common … Continue reading →

Insurance companies are slow to recognize massage therapy as a reimbursable medical treatment. One of the exceptions is for massage after an automobile accident. Though there is extra paperwork involved, treating clients with soft tissue injury resulting from an accident … Continue reading →

by Linda Fehrs, LMT When a client comes in for a massage to ease lower back pain, the cause needs to be determined. Several pathologies present with similar symptoms, and careful intake – as well as postural analysis – can … Continue reading →

by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. As professionals who help people achieve non-invasive pain relief, massage therapists are continually working with clients in chronic pain.When massage treatments don’t seem to break a chronic pain cycle, it is easy for therapists to think … Continue reading →