Few images provide a better visual representation of the fluidity that fascia lends to movement than that of a horse at a full gallop. Recently, anatomical evidence about fascia in horses has led to new approaches to relieving tension in other animals.
Here's a quick look at the benefits of a deep breathing practice on a few of the key systems of the body and an overview of some simple breath techniques you can use at home to facilitate the repair of stressed tissues.
Many people don’t realize that massage is therapeutic in various ways and can have expansive benefits.
Every year, more and more Americans use massage therapy for the many health benefits it offers. As the popularity of massage therapy increases, so does the demand for qualified massage therapists.
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Michelle Ebbin, massage therapy expert, believes that holistic practices like massage therapy can play a greater role in helping people keep their mental health in check.
Studies have found that massage can help shorten labor, reduce pain, and improve women’s sense of control during childbirth.
While you might think you should rest your back if it hurts, being active can actually help relieve your pain and protect you from getting back pain again in the future. This is because our spines are designed to move, bend and lift, which keeps our bones and soft tissues strong and supple.
You’ve booked your first post-pandemic massage session! Now what?
While you’re probably looking forward to your session with a mix of excitement and anticipation, throwing a bit of awareness into the mix will set you up for a successful reentry to bodywork. Specifically, this means creating an awareness of what you really need and want from the session and what your body is ready for.
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) invites you to join us July 18–24, 2021, as we reconnect, take a collective deep breath, and celebrate that massage is for every body.
Massage therapy offers myriad physical benefits, but we sometimes forget everything hands-on treatments can do for our emotional well-being. Let’s take a quick look at the importance of touch and some of the specific ways it can help our mental and emotional health.
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