Not a Girly Man

Frozen Shoulder treatment...

2012-02-22T19:40:00.000-05:00

There is no doubt that Frozen Shoulder is one of the tougher conditions to treat. The good news is that 80 – 90%of patients suffering from Frozen Shoulder will eventually experience a complete recovery. The bad news, this recovery using conventional therapy (muscle relaxants, corticosteroid injections), can take a very long time (twelve to forty-two weeks).

Fortunately there are alternatives to these traditional therapies, and with the right therapy, treatment time can be reduced to between 4 to 10 weeks. Positive results in over 80% of cases treated with a combination of specifically designed Soft Tissue Techniques (Active Release, Graston, Massage Therapy, Fascial Manipulation) protocols and the correct exercise routines.

Tyler Perry...."How to be Successful"

2012-02-18T02:19:00.000-05:00

Keepon Truckin' Baby!

2012-02-16T05:10:00.002-05:00

ME AND MY…LACROSSE BALL?

2012-02-10T04:05:00.000-05:00

Hello, William Burton of Mindbody Therapeutics here to talk to you about a subject extremely important to all Bodyworkers. A subject often discussed but unfortunately taken lightly and taken for granted and that is the subject of Self Care.

The subject of Self –care or self-maintenance not only includes the therapist taking care of themselves during a massage session via proper body mechanics but it includes taking care of yourself physically via exercise, nutrition, meditation, getting plenty of rest, hydration, and of course the inclusion of regular bodywork. Remember as therapist and through the physical demands of our practice we are just as susceptible if not more prone to becoming injured, acutely injured or chronically dysfunctional.

Today I wanted to talk about and via youtube demonstrate a simple way you can perform a self-care type of self-massage with the use of a lacrosse ball. Now I will never profess at being the biggest lacrosse fan out there and only watched a couple of games including inside box lacrosse and I had absolutely no idea what was in store for me upon ordering my set of lacrosse balls . The idea of its use and benefits were shared to me and others via Facebook by a really cool guy whom I follow by the name of Dr Perry Nickleston, Ciropractor, of Stop Chasing Pain bounce over to FB check him out and others that are part of the “tribe” and follow, I guarantee knowledge bombs a plenty.

Upon finally receiving my lacrosse balls I was immediately taken back by the size (a bit smaller than a baseball), weight (a little heavier than a baseball), and particularly how hard the ball is (hard solid rubber with low bounce) but I also noticed how this “tool” could be beneficial to both me and my clients. By simply rolling the lacrosse ball over the flexors and extensors of the forearms for a few minutes you will immediately feel a difference compared to if you were using let’s say a tennis ball or a wooden tubular tool for instance. This neat tool can be used all over your skeletal muscles and wait until you roll your foot over the ball, perfect for all tired stressed muscular foot ailments! You will learn the easiness of use for an instant self-care massage and also a great edition to add as a tool during a massage session with your client. Go out to any sporting goods store and grab a couple and jump on board.

Massage Cupping Tips and Tidbits #5

2012-02-10T02:58:00.000-05:00

"ACTIVE CUPS" creates separation in the tissue.
"STATIC CUPS" draws stagnation towards cup.

2012-02-06T18:59:00.000-05:00

Did You Know: The spine contains over 120 individual muscles, 220 specialized ligaments & over 100 joints!

Joint by Joint: Is your body functioning correctly?

2012-02-05T03:06:00.000-05:00

Dr Cheng teaches you the difference in Stability and Mobility

2012-02-05T02:36:00.000-05:00

Anatomy in Motion at its best... check it out!

2012-01-31T20:25:00.000-05:00

Did You Know: You could remove a large part of your internal organs and survive. The human body may appear fragile but it’s possible to survive even with the removal of the stomach, the spleen, 75 percent of the liver, 80 percent of the intestines, one kidney, one lung, and virtually every organ from the pelvic and groin area. You might not feel too great, but the missing organs wouldn’t kill you.

Massage Cupping Tips and Tidbits #4

2012-01-31T00:36:00.000-05:00

Massage Cupping is a simple, effective and natural treatment for headaches, muscle tension, high blood pressure, or fatigue. Massage Cupping is one of the most effective yet easy and comfortable natural treatments.

2012-01-24T23:18:00.000-05:00

Just a thought...

2012-01-24T05:34:00.000-05:00

Arthritis on an X-ray tells me there is abnormal motion and movement that manifested as wear and tear on the joint space. Others see 'result of old age'. That's a rookie mistake. If it was just age, all joints would look the same for they are all the same age. :) Age is a factor not necessarily the cause.

Massage Cupping Techniques with Anita Shannon: Part 1

2012-01-19T13:34:00.000-05:00

Massage Cupping Techniques with Anita Shannon: Part 2

2012-01-18T05:28:00.000-05:00

2012-01-18T00:44:00.000-05:00

Another great point by SCP.

2012-01-17T08:49:00.002-05:00

Do you have satisfied clients? If so, you are doing something wrong! Say what? Yes, wrong. It's easy to satisfy a client. Just provide the service they were looking for. However, the magic comes when you offer MORE than they expected and turn them into raving fans. Satisfied clients don't build your business...raving ones do! Don't be boring like all the others, be remarkable like the few. (Hint: This little piece of advice will change your business if you truly 'get it!')

Massage Tips and Tidbits #36

2012-01-17T02:26:00.000-05:00

Great tip from Massage Pro CE:

Tip: Slow down a bit doing your massage so you can be more mindful of your body mechanics and not overstress yourself. In the slowing down process you will also notice much more! Breathe, relax and allow the body to show you what it needs.

Massage Education's Future

2012-01-16T03:29:00.000-05:00

Massage Education's Future

Massage Tips and Tidbits #35

2012-01-15T07:43:00.000-05:00

You should always know what each stroke does and select which stoke to accomplish the desire effect... R. Stephens

Lower Crossed Syndrome- Treating the Source.

2012-01-13T17:56:00.000-05:00

Lower-Crossed Syndrome (LCS) is also referred to as distal or pelvic crossed syndrome. In LCS, tightness of the thoracolumbar extensors on the dorsal side crosses with tightness of the iliopsoas and rectus femoris. Weakness of the deep abdominal muscles ventrally crosses with weakness of the gluteus maximus and medius. This pattern of imbalance creates joint dysfunction, particularly at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 segments, SI joint, and hip joint. Specific postural changes seen in LCS include anterior pelvic tilt, increased lumbar lordosis, lateral lumbar shift, lateral leg rotation, and knee hyperextension. If the lordosis is deep and short, then imbalance is predominantly in the pelvic muscles; if the lordosis is shallow and extends into the thoracic area, then imbalance predominates in the trunk muscles (Janda 1987).

MassageCupping Tips and Tidbits #3

2012-01-12T04:12:00.001-05:00

Massage Cupping Tips and Tidbits:
Because the blood at the surface of the skin will retreat back into the body- It will carry any topical products deep into the tissue.

Frozen Shoulder - "The True Cause"

2012-01-09T23:10:00.000-05:00

Massage Tips and Tidbits #34

2012-01-08T11:40:00.001-05:00

The fundamental principle of Deep Tissue Massage and should be the mantra of all therapists' is to find and correct the underlying dysfunctional pattern in the body that is contributing to pain.

Mu-Xing Therapy Babmoo Massage Introduction.mov

2012-01-05T13:59:00.000-05:00

Too Much Sitting Is Killing Us

2012-01-04T16:40:00.000-05:00

Too Much Sitting Is Killing Us

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! (Let's start this party off with a BANG!)

2012-01-03T06:05:00.000-05:00

Energy and persistence conquer all things.
Benjamin Franklin

Great comment by SCP.

2011-12-31T07:00:00.000-05:00

‎"Attitude drives actions. Actions drive results. Results drive lifestyles. If you don't like your lifestyle, look at your results. If you don't like your results, look at your actions. If you don't like your actions, look at your attitude. If you don't like your attitude, look at your philosophy. If you have no philosophy and you have a lousy attitude, what kind of actions are you going to take? People will sense your attitude without a single word being spoken. Make it a good one or you don't stand a chance!"

Massage Tips and Tidbits #33

2011-12-29T02:40:00.000-05:00

Pain tells you there is a problem, it does not tell you what that problem is!

LauraAllenMT on Toxins & Massage

2011-12-28T00:25:00.000-05:00

From SCP- words of wisdom

2011-12-27T23:44:00.000-05:00

‎"When not enough protein is consumed in a meal, the end result is increased levels of cortisol. Which in turn destroys anti-aging hormones such as DHEA and testosterone."-Mahler

Sciatica Vs. Piriformis Syndrome

2011-12-26T06:37:00.000-05:00

Chopin Nocturne C Sharp minor op 27 #1 Valentina Lisitsa

2011-12-24T19:08:00.000-05:00

Wise words.

2011-12-24T16:49:00.000-05:00

I've learned that everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it. The road to your destination is where the joy lies.

Intrinsic Movement

2011-12-22T23:24:00.000-05:00

Massage Cupping Tips and Tidbits #3

2011-12-21T08:26:00.000-05:00

Soft tissue of the body, particularly the superficial fascia, responds to all therapies including those that include the use of heat. But the deep fascia does not. This is where the use of vaccutherapies can be of most use, particularly for the deep postural muscles.

A lesson from the great Leon Chiaitow

2011-12-20T05:33:00.001-05:00

This says it all

2011-12-18T23:26:00.000-05:00

Soft tissue realease of Iliacus Psoas Quad.mov

2011-12-17T00:22:00.000-05:00

New labels for products. Exciting times. on Twitpic

2011-12-15T06:26:00.000-05:00

New labels for products. Exciting times. on Twitpic

Do you consider massage therapy a health profession?

2011-12-15T06:15:00.002-05:00

I found this great question on FB courtesy of Massage Pro CE. I've copied a couple of the replies and I'm more than interested in other comments on my blog.

Thanks MPCe.

Derrick Henderson
Massage therapy is a health profession. We just approach health in a different manner. A doctor can medicate we can manually manipulate the tissues to relieve some of the symptoms medication often only masks. Massage therapy is a health pro...See More
Monday at 8:30pm · · 2
Kimberly Stumpf
Massage Therapy is a health profession! We are the only "specialists" when it comes to muscles. No other health professional deals specifically with muscles like the way Massage Therapists do. There are doctors who cut up muscles, move a...See More
Monday at 11:02pm · · 1
Molly Almquist It is certainly a health profession. Like Derrick says, our approach is different. That doesn't make us any less of a health professional. Depending on the situation, I/we work with DPTs and yoga practitioners to get the best care for the client/patient. What is most important is what works:)
Tuesday at 11:21am · · 1
MindBody Therapeutics No doubt massage therapy is a health profession and is coming into its own as such. Call it what you may, alternative, holistic, or preventative, more and more people are seeking our expertise to the point where the "old boy network" has to take notice. Unlike the miracle pill, more and more people are learning that massage therapy is an option now and that it is results oriented.

Understanding Pain: What to do about it in less than five minutes?

2011-12-14T18:24:00.000-05:00

Massage Cupping Tips and Tidbits #2

2011-12-14T03:25:00.003-05:00

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/12/earlyshow/health/main628788.shtml

US NEWS REPORT ON MASSAGE THERAPY.

2011-12-14T01:56:00.002-05:00

http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2010/12/06/best-careers-2011-massage-therapist

Massage Cupping Tips and Tidbits #1

2011-12-08T02:54:00.000-05:00

Here are a couple of, or three, benefits when massage cupping is included during a facial treatment: 1) With the lifting action of the suction, hydration is is increased, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. 2) Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin (via fibroblasts) thus firming the face giving the face a natural "face lift." 3) Activates a stagnated lymphatic system, creating a self draining pattern.

Massage Tips and Tidbits #32

2011-12-06T09:21:00.000-05:00

Lesson: Site vs source. Don't Chase Pain. Look at function.

I'm just saying...

2011-12-06T09:13:00.001-05:00

you reach the peak of ignorance when you think you know it all"

Massage Tips and Tidbits #31

2011-12-04T23:37:00.000-05:00

“Time spent in assessment will save time in treatment” -V Janda

Massage Tips and Tidbits #30

2011-12-04T05:13:00.000-05:00

ABOVE, DOWN, INSIDE, AND OUT...

DON'T CHASE PAIN!!

Traditional Techniques attacks the inflamed tissue.

Find and treat the source of the pain and not just the site.

MindBody Therapeutics

2011-12-02T07:15:00.001-05:00

Dealing out the health- inside as well as the outside. One jar, one bottle at a time.

A special thanks to Lankenau Hospital for having us there, thanks to all who stop by our table

and not only purchased an item but involved in interesting conversation on health and their

trek in going back to nature. Thanks to my partner in crime Marie Gee of Mobile Massage Team in lending a helping hand or two as well Massage Cupper Alisha Trotman for coming out. Day one was a blast and I fully anticipate great things for day two.

Stay tuned.

Words of Wisdom

2011-12-02T07:13:00.000-05:00

‎"In the confrontation between the stream

and the rock, the stream always wins
- not by strength but by perseverance."

Massage Tips and Tidbits #29

2011-11-30T23:22:00.000-05:00

SHORT AND SIMPLE

PROXIMAL STABILITY

FOR

DISTAL MOBILITY

3 IT Band Myths & Common Treatment Mistakes

2011-11-30T02:21:00.000-05:00

Massage Tips and Tidbits #28

2011-11-27T03:55:00.001-05:00

Keep in mind that the concept of dark meat and white meat exists in humans with type 1 and type 2 fibers.
SLOW TWITCH/OXIDATIVE/RED FIBERS, DARK MEAT.
FAST TWITCH/GLYCOLYTIC/WHITE FIBERS, WHITE MEAT.

Massage Tips and Tidbits #27

2011-11-22T09:06:00.001-05:00

Coming at ya from SCP- Thanks Doc.

"Yes remember muscles not only have to initiate movement, they also have to prevent movement. There is always a yin to yang with muscle. Muscles initiate a motion, however they prevent the opposite motion."

How to Get New Clients

2011-11-19T23:18:00.000-05:00

Massage Tips & Tidbits #26

2011-11-19T13:40:00.001-05:00

Trigger points form in muscle due to:

Direct trauma (such as blows, lacerations, surgery),
Chilling (whether from inactivity, air conditioners, or wind whipping around a motorcycle helmet),
Overstraining (whether lifting weights at the gym or lifting children at home),
Overstretching (which fires off the muscle’s automatic protective shortening response),
Chronic shortening (such as holding a phone with neck and shoulder or typing with head held turned),
Repetitive motions (or repetitive lack of motion),
Metabolic problems (such as thyroid or adrenal problems or a head injury, which can precipitate such problems),
Dehydration (too little water, too much caffeine or alcohol),
and inadequate or unbalanced nutrition (especially electrolytes and B vitamin complex).

Massage Cupping with Anita Shannon - Interview at Canadian Massage Confe...

2011-11-19T07:07:00.000-05:00

Challenging Sacred Cows

2011-11-17T03:24:00.000-05:00

Challenging Sacred Cows

Massage Cupping photos.

2011-11-09T17:19:00.001-05:00

I'm just saying...

2011-11-08T22:51:00.000-05:00

Seven muscles in the shoulder, upper arm and forearm can have trigger points that send pain to the outer elbow. Inner elbow pain can come from any one of five muscles in the chest, upper back and upper arm. Lesson in today's class? Dont chase pain! Site vs source 101. Dont make that mistake.

2011-11-02T20:06:00.001-04:00

2011-10-28T15:33:00.000-04:00

Here's something to apply to everyday life:

Read, study, re-read, re-think, apply!

(thanks Mark Cheng)

The One Blog Post That Can Change Your Life!

2011-10-27T02:54:00.000-04:00

The One Blog Post That Can Change Your Life!

Massage Tips and Tidbits #25

2011-10-25T20:02:00.001-04:00

The Core 4 Primary Fascial Snag Points. Notice all that white stuff in the picture? Lots of fascia connecting there. Release all 4 points and see what happens:) It's a good thing.

What Does It Take to Be the Best?

2011-10-22T18:33:00.000-04:00

What Does It Take to Be the Best?

Massage Tips and Tidbits #24

2011-10-21T22:04:00.000-04:00

Stretch a tight weak muscle and you are asking for trouble.

Big trouble!

2011-10-20T22:14:00.000-04:00

2011-10-11T17:44:00.000-04:00

Rant worth listening too.mp4

2011-10-10T01:28:00.000-04:00

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2011-10-08T15:17:00.000-04:00

2011-10-02T00:09:00.000-04:00

Taken from Whitney Lowe's book: Orthopedic Massage. http://t.co/jyPy6o1c #Kindle #iPad

Massage Tips & Tidbits #23: Pin and Stretch for Pec Minor

2011-09-10T21:16:00.000-04:00

Massage Tips & Tidbits #22- Massage Cupping

2011-09-04T19:46:00.001-04:00

Massage Cupping intensifies the therapeutic aspects of

traditional cupping and creates a therapy that is RESULTS

ORIENTED!

Massage Tips & Tidbits #21: Fibromyalgia - Chiropractic Tips, Treatments and Techniques

2011-09-04T03:52:00.000-04:00

Another great input from Stop Chasing Pain

2011-09-02T23:21:00.000-04:00

Faulty movement patterns create improper recruitment, joint approximation, and a cascade of soft tissue problems. The proper pattern will not automatically re-establish itself. You must re-teach it!

5 Ways to Lose a Client in One Hour or Less

2011-08-30T21:03:00.000-04:00

5 Ways to Lose a Client in One Hour or Less

Massage Tips and Tidbits #20

2011-08-24T04:19:00.000-04:00

Achy Feet? Dr Mark Cheng explains why!

Massage Tips and Tidbits #19

2011-08-22T20:39:00.000-04:00

Most physical aches and pains are due to imbalances, weakness and/or restriction in your soft-tissue: (muscle, aponeurosis, tendons, fascia and/or ligaments).

gluteus minimus treatment

2011-08-21T06:14:00.000-04:00

Massage Tips and Tidbits #18

2011-08-21T00:35:00.000-04:00

VACCUTHERAPIES: A new tool in our fight against Scar Tissue:

Fact: All injuries cause tearing. After the inflammatory process, which is the body’s natural healing process, healing occurs with the formation of scar tissue. This action occurs during the proliferation phase of healing in which there are two types or stages of scar tissue formation:

• Immature – Immediately after a wound heals, the scar is immature. During this period it may be painful, itchy or sensitive as nerve endings within the tissue heal. Exercise, massage and heat application will have the greatest positive effect on an immature scar.
• Mature – Depending on the size and depth of the wound, scar tissue will cease production 3 to 18 months following wound healing. When scar tissue is no longer produced, the scar is considered mature. While techniques to reduce scar tissue in a mature scar are effective, a more disciplined and vigorous approach is necessary.
Since our muscle tissue cannot take a surgical stitch (literally) and can only heal itself, our body forms a fibrous collagenous connective tissue called scar tissue which is formed from the natural healing substance in our body called fibroblasts. Scar tissue can form on any structure of the body internally and externally including: skin, old injury sites, surgical sites, and organs. The formation of scar tissue as a healing mechanism has both a positive and a negative effect on the body’s structure where it was formed. Looking at scar tissue as a positive we look at its ability bind, allowing for healing and to protect but due to its fibrous state, physiological negative effect are created.

Scar tissue constricts nerve pathways, restricts circulatory/lymphatic flow because it has no circulation, and restricts range of motion trapping metabolic debris and heat within the injury site thus often exasperating the dysfunction. Scars and adhesions disrupt the network of lymph capillaries that lie just under the skin. This disruption hinders lymph drainage and makes the treatment of lymphedema, for instance, in the affected area more difficult Another negative upon forming, scar tissue not only binds the dysfunctional area but it can also bind to healthy adjacent tissue forming areas of adhesions thus complicating an already complicated situation for client and therapist alike.

The treating of scar tissue allows for the muscle(s) optimal performance, allows for nerve pathways to send their messages for efficiently, and blood and lymph flow is more free.
There are many specialties and techniques in our industry that are available for the therapist to use with the intention of bringing pain relief, increase ROM, and a diminishing of the body’s soft tissue dysfunction all with the intention of bringing the body back to homeostasis and increasing the client’s quality of life. Let’s add one more “tool” to our toolbox; something old that is now something new and that new comes in the form of Vaccutherapy: Masaage Cupping bodywork, Medicupping bodywork and Theracupping.

Soft tissue of the body, particularly the superficial fascia, responds to all therapies including those that include the use of heat. But the deep fascia does not. This is where the use of vaccutherapies can be of most use, particularly for the deep postural muscles.
For an injured muscle to regain maximum strength and flexibility, dehydrated scar tissue needs to become aligned and integrated with the muscle fibers. Suction created by the vacuumobilization machine or by the manual plastic cups used in massage cupping creates the necessary separation of the tissue thus allowing for increased absorption of water and freshly oxygenated blood which is needed in aiding hydration to the muscles tissue that is “stuck” together by the formation of scar tissue.
In order for the body to heal and for muscles to function properly, all of their fibers need to be aligned in the same direction. A massage therapist will use deep tissue massage, neuromuscular re-education, cross fiber friction, active release techniques, myofascial release and contrast therapies to assist the body in healing the injuries, realigning the muscle tissue, breaking up excess scar tissue and improving nerve response. The addition of vacutherapies as a modality or as an adjunct can aid in the healing process and the diminishing of scar tissue.
Notes: Vacutherapy is the perfect adjunct to any modality that is use for the treatment of Scar tissue: Deep tissue Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Crossfiber Friction Massage, and TPT just to name a few.
Some of the benefits of using massage cupping in scar tissue work:
• With the many size cups in a typical manual or vacuumobilization massage cupping set, the use of the cups offers less strain on the therapists’ hands, namely the thumbs.
• With the “lifting” action or Negative Pressure caused by the suction of the cups tissue is release with little to no discomfort to the client.
• As mentioned earlier, with the many different size cups, creativity is expanded as the therapist’s intention is focused and refocused during the course of a session.
• The “multitasking” ability of the cups. In the treatment of scar tissue the cups used in a session not only influences circulation and lymph flow in a positive manner but also can aid in the stretching of the muscle fibers but also help in the realigning of the fibers.
• Scar tissue “softens” quickly allowing for increase in fresh oxygenated blood and nutrients to enter the healing process.
• Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system causing relaxation and the stoppage of the messages to the dysfunctional muscles to contract and defend themselves.

Vacutherapies can be used as a stand-alone treatment or can be incorporated within a regular massage session. Medicupping is based on the foundation and structure of massage cupping bodywork with the MC 600 vacuumobilization machine providing the static suction or pumping action. Theracupping is also based on the foundation of massage cupping bodywork but more for home base.
Some other advantages to incorporating any of the vaccutherapies to any bodywork session:
• Pain free deep tissue release- up to 4 inches.
• Effects are longer lasting and are cumulative with repeated sessions.
• Movement of old stagnation and metabolic debris is the key to bringing the body back to homeostasis.

Massage cupping utilizes negative pressure or pulling action to lift and separate tissue layers.
• Softens tight muscles
• Tones attachments
• Loosens adhesions.

Research has proven scar tissue renders soft tissue weaker, less elastic, and more prone to future re-injury and as much as 1000 times more pain sensitive than normal, healthy tissue. Chronic pain is the result, pain that could remain for years after the initial injury. Untreated scar tissue is the major cause of re-injury, usually months after you thought that injury had fully healed.
Another tool in the vaccutherapy tool chest is the Magnetic cups. Since scar tissue is an active healing process the ph of the injured area is dereased. Placing a negatively charged magnet cup on the injured area changes the polarity of the area from hot to cool, increasing the ph of the area allowing for much needed oxygen and nutrients to enter the area, circulation is increased allowing for an increase in oxygen to the scar tissue.

W. Burton, Jr. LMT, CMCE

Truth About Whiplash Part 2 Whiplash is Real

2011-08-20T23:47:00.000-04:00

Massage Tips and Tidbits #17

2011-08-17T23:19:00.000-04:00

This one is from Dr. Perry- Stop chasing Pain.

Anytime you experience pain in your body it means you have chemically damaged cells. The damaged cells release chemicals that the nervous system identifies as pain signals and then communicate that pain message to the brain. Until chemical damage is healed, you will not experience pain relief.

Massage Tips and Tidbits #16

2011-08-06T01:38:00.001-04:00

Inspiring Quote

2011-07-17T18:58:00.000-04:00

‎"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will."- George Bernard Shaw

Thanks for the great reminder Dr Perry

2011-07-09T05:43:00.000-04:00

Of all the quotes I have read in my quest for learning, NONE have profoundly touched me as much as this one. It is the secret to success, both personal and professional.

""I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou (Truly embrace this paradigm and wonderful things occur.)

This says it all!

Massage Cupping collage-3 on Twitpic

2011-06-25T02:51:00.000-04:00

Massage Cupping collage-3 on Twitpic

My windows phone new app. on Twitpic

2011-06-25T02:35:00.000-04:00

My windows phone new app. on Twitpic

Massage Tips and Tidbits #15

2011-06-18T07:44:00.000-04:00

This is a great quote I've discovered on FB by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thanks Alli and Stop Chasing Pain for posting. This pretty much sums up my massage teaching method.

"If you learn methods, you'll be tied to your methods, but if you learn principles you can devise your own methods" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thanks again

Massage Tips and Tidbits #14-Massage Myths

2011-05-30T23:56:00.000-04:00

This tips and tidbits comes from a post by Laura Allen www.LauraAllenMT.com
This is an excellent post and should really answer a lot of question. Thanks Laura.

MORE MASSAGE MYTHS April 12th, 2011
Last week I wrote a post on Facebook about some of the myths of massage. My statement on this issue was and continues to be that I am not accusing anyone of telling a deliberate lie, nor am I attacking the character of any teacher who has helped to perpetuate these myths. I choose to believe that everyone has good intentions.

Before I became interested in the evidence-based practice of massage, I’ve been just as guilty as sharing some of them myself. There seem to be so many of them, and in my opinion people tend to blindly accept what they learn in massage school. We view teachers as authority figures, but the fact is, teachers have a tendency to repeat what they were taught in massage school…so they pass that on to their students, who in turn share that false information with their clients, with the best of intentions. Some of those same students go on to become the next generation of teachers, and those same myths just keep being perpetuated.

Yesterday I heard from Lee Kalpin of Ontario, who shared a few more of these massage myths with me. I am presenting them here, and if anyone has any valid research references that will back these up as fact, please feel free to post it for our enlightenment.

- Massage removes toxins from the muscles.

- Lactic acid is responsible for DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).

- Massage can get rid of cellulite.

- It is contraindicated to massage a person who has cancer (or had cancer).

- If you massage a person who has consumed alcohol, it will increase the effects and make them more intoxicated.

- You can strengthen muscles by performing tapotement.

- You can straighten a scoliosis by doing tapotement on the weak side and stretching on the tight side.

- Manual Lymph Drainage causes the lymphatic channels to collapse for 20 minutes so you cannot do any other manipulations after MLD.

- You should never do more than 3 trigger point releases in a treatment (no reason stated for this one – it was just stated as a fact).

- Ischemic compression for trigger point release should be done as deep as possible.

- Only deep massage is therapeutically effective – as deep as possible. Lighter massage is just for relaxation.

- You should not massage pregnant women during the first trimester.

- You should not massage the feet and ankles of a pregnant woman as it may cause her to miscarry.

- Drinking lots of water flushes toxins out of the system – encourage the client to drink water after a massage.

- You cannot massage a person who has “high blood pressure” – definition needed about how high is high, and cause of hypertension.

- You must massage toward the heart or you could damage the heart valves.

- It is contraindicated to massage pitted edema.

I must say that I have heard all of these at one time or another. Where did they come from? I don’t know. As one FB friend said “I heard it from some reputable teachers.” And they probably heard it from their reputable teachers. So let’s just let the buck stop with us. If the words “research shows” are going to come out of your mouth, then back that up with the actual research reference, and if you can’t produce any, don’t say it–to your students or to your clients. If all the evidence you need is that massage helps people feel better, then let that stand for itself and don’t make wild claims. And please, as I said above, if you have the research to prove any of these statements, share that with the rest of us.

Profound and inspiring statements.

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~ Arnold Schwarzenegger

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