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Scars and Burns: Enhancing Recovery with Scar Massage
Research is showing that Massage therapy can make a big impact on scar rehabilitation. Benefits of scar massage can include: improved skin appearance and scar characteristics; improved tissue mobility; improved range of motion; reduction in scar formation; decreases in associated scar pain, and more…
5 Things Having a Baby Taught Me About Postnatal Massage:
Postnatal, or Postpartum Massage is a type of massage therapy that can help new mothers recover from giving birth, whether vaginally or by C-section. It can be received anytime after giving birth. The massage can help with physical discomfort, hormonal fluctuations, and emotional support. It can also help with swelling, muscle tension, and pain relief.
Tackling Postpartum Back Pain Using Neuro-Logic Training
Understanding the nervous system and muscle relationship is so important—not just in massage—but in fitness as well! And when it comes to fitness, neuro-logic training is where it’s at! This style of training is about addressing the “software” programs our brains have written — the programs that recruit our muscle groups to take action and perform certain tasks.
Overuse Injuries at work, at home, and at play
Our jobs, as well as our daily activities, can often require us to use (and overuse) certain muscles and/or certain motions to perform tasks. These exertions are performed over and over by the same muscles, following the same movements, often in the same (sometimes awkward) positions. These repetitions can result in things like tightness, pain, fatigue and inflammation in our muscles, and in the ligaments and tendons around our joints. Excessive loading, insufficient recovery, and underpreparedness can also increase injury risk.
A Guide to Purchasing High-Quality Art
Buying art can feel overwhelming. Our eyes are easily drawn to pieces we find appealing. But how do we know we are getting a good value for our money? How do we know that the art pieces we fall in love with and invest in will last? It can be heartbreaking to find a much-loved drawing or painting has faded from the sun, yellowed from age, or changed colors over time. Understanding how to look for information about the quality of the product you’re considering is crucial.
Frequently Asked Questions About Purchasing Art
Frequently asked questions about purchasing artwork in person or online to ensure you receive a top quality product that will last a lifetime and bring joy to any space.
How Changing the Way You Think Can Change Your Life
Learned optimism is the process of recognizing and challenging pessimistic thoughts in order to develop more positive behaviors. This concept in psychology aims to help people find new ways to manage tough situations and improve their overall well-being.
9 Ways Massage Can Benefit You
Are you interested in improving your self-care routine or complementing an active lifestyle? Do you suffer from pain? Muscle soreness? Are you recovering from surgery or an injury? Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression?
The Hidden Meaning Behind a Bridal Bouquet
In a wedding bouquet, flowers can have symbolic significance based on Floriography, the Language of Flowers, and can be used to convey various feelings and emotions, symbolize blessings, well-wishes, and imbue flower magic.
5 Guidelines for Sizing and Hanging Wall Art:
Selecting wall art to best fit your space can be daunting if you aren’t familiar with a few guidelines for interior design. The last thing you want is to invest in a piece of artwork that you love and then find it doesn’t fit quite right in your space. A few simple tips will ensure you understand the perfect size artwork to purchase for your space, and help you find the perfect way to display it, regardless of the size.
Why Study Yoga Abroad?
Many people have asked how I ended up in Bali studying yoga. Or why I chose to complete my Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in another country. Those considering their own Yoga Teacher Training have asked how I chose Santosha Yoga Institute for mine. Here’s those questions answered!
What’s a Health Intake?
Health Intake Forms are important for your massage session. The information you provide helps your therapist construct a session that is safe and adaptive to you and your needs.
Centering Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity in Massage Practices
Massage therapy, bodywork, and energy work have been shown to have a significant and beneficial impact on physical, emotional and mental health. It is important to create communities and practices that ensure ALL have access to that care.