For those involved with athletics, the associated risk of injury is so significant that an entire branch of health and social services, sports medicine, exists to accommodate it. Even with preventive … [Read more...]
The Importance of Touch and Massage Therapy
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What do back and shoulder pain and depressive states have in common? The answer is ... more than you think! These are two different forms of illness each with their own unique symptoms. … [Read more...]
What is Edema and How can Massage Therapy Help?
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Edema is the accumulation of fluid beneath the skin. This abnormal pooling of fluids can also collect in one or more body cavities and produces swelling. This pooling of excess fluids usually occurs … [Read more...]
How Massage Therapy Can Help Depression
October 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
Depression affects men, women, and children and is rapidly on the rise as the leading cause of disabilities. As a public health problem, doctors and medical professionals are struggling to provide … [Read more...]
The Consequences of Stress
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to many experts, stress is responsible for at least 80% to 90% of all diseases. The two types of stress are mental and physical stress. Examples of physical stress include accidents, … [Read more...]
