Month: December 2017

Stress Relief Therapeutic Stress Relief Trigger Point Symptom Checker

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Massage Therapy Can Relieve Stress Thanks for Article from Amta Approved October 2006 Position Statement It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can be effective for stress relief. Background Information Stress is a prevalent component in today’s fast-paced world which can negatively impact an individual’s health and well-being. …

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Deep Tissue Massage

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  Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).  Deep tissue massage is aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective …

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Myofascial Trigger Point Massage

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[mī·ōfa′shē·əl] “pertaining to a muscle and its sheath of connective tissue, or fascia.” Myofascial trigger point massage, also known as trigger points, are described as hyperirritable spots in the fascia surrounding skeletal muscle. They are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. Compression of a trigger point may elicit local tenderness, referred pain, or local twitch response and has a referred pain …

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Barefoot Massage Santa Barbara Goleta

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What is Barefoot Massage?  In Ashiatsu, the practitioner uses their feet to deliver treatment. The name comes from the Japanese, ashi for foot and atsu for pressure.. This technique typically uses the heel, sesamoid, arch and/or whole plantar surface of foot, and offers large compression, tension and shear forces with less pressure than an elbow, and is ideal for large …

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BLOG

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chris December 2, 2017 0 Riktr Pro Massage can be healing, cat-like, relaxing flowers or deep tissue bodywork for sports injuries and muscular and or emotional pain. (We all have holding patterns in our bodies according to Ida Rolf and John F. Barnes.) Nicola, LMT Nicola of Riktr Pro Massage is a practicing licensed insured professional LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) and fine artist based …

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