US Massage Therapy Association

Knee Pain Common Among Women: Massage Can Help

According to the American College of Rheumatology, more than 27 million Americans over age 25 suffer from osteoarthritis—a leading cause of disability worldwide—with pain being the most problematic symptom for patients. Massage therapy has been shown in previous research to lessen knee pain and stiffness and improve range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Knee pain also … [Read More...]

Practice Building with Postural Analysis

Postural analysis photos can be utilized like X-rays, CAT scans and MRIs to evaluate, educate, design customized treatment plans and document progress. They are a great tool for attracting new clients and selling treatment packages and can help you build your practice by taking a quick postural analysis and delivering your objective findings using the technology carried with you … [Read More...]

Effects of Healing Touch in Clinical Practice

Energy-based healing practices have been part of various cultures throughout history. Use of these complementary therapies, referred to as biofield therapies, is gaining popularity in the U.S. The theory behind energy-based healing practices is that humans have an energetic dimension necessary for sustaining life. A healthy person's energy field is symmetrical and balanced, allowing optimal … [Read More...]

Back Pain: Often a Pain in the Gluteus Medius

Each week, I treat several clients who complain of "low back pain." For many patients, however, the primary cause of their pain is not the lower back but the gluteus medius muscle. No matter what kind of massage practice you have, a great deal of your success will depend on how quickly you are able to determine the origin of a patient's complaint and your ability to produce measurable results. … [Read More...]

Shoulder Impingement

The glenohumeral joint is a highly complex articulation. It has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, its increased motion occurs at the expense of stability, requiring the soft tissues to play a more critical role in maintaining joint integrity. As a result of increased mechanical demands, numerous soft-tissue injuries occur in the shoulder. In fact, shoulder pain is … [Read More...]