Written By: Barbara Gilly massage therapist at Hands On Health in Cary NC The benefits of weight-bearing exercise and stretching are well known, but just as important to the health of your muscles and joints is getting their full range of motion every day....
According to the National Headache Foundation, approximately ten percent of the United States population reports suffering from migraines. However, that number is likely higher due to the fact that over half of the reported “sinus headaches” are actually tension...
“Calling For Breath” during your massage is one of the most important elements of getting a massage. We’re told from a young age to hold in our “gut” to help our posture and waistline appearance. Unfortunately, all this does is force us to breathe higher...
Written By: Laura Ford You’ve been spending a lot of time at the office behind your desk. Meals and snacks consist of junk food from closest carryout or something out of the vending machine. Water? What’s that? You can’t even think about...
Written By: Jessica Mai Touch in and of itself is a very powerful mechanism used in so many facets of our daily lives. Moreover, touch is an essential tool which we, as massage therapists, use to facilitate relaxation and rehabilitation, in hopes to lessen anxiety and...