Books of Discovery, distributor of the textbook Trail Guide to the Body, recently announced its two-year contribution of $50,000 to the Massage Therapy Foundation. Citing the importance of a strong relationship with the massage and bodywork community as an element of Books of Discovery’s success, Andrew Biel, author of Trail Guide to the Body, describes this donation as a way of giving back.
In a merger that creates the largest single source supplier for chiropractic, massage, and day spa products, Scrip Chiropractic Supply joined forces with Massage Warehouse and Day Spa Warehouse.
Rob Cooper, president of Scrip, says his company’s recent acquisitions will provide customers with the “ultimate one-stop-shopping experience,” with an emphasis on the traits all three companies bring to this union: customer service, product selection, and knowledgeable staff.
Pain is an opinion. Too harsh? Have I no sympathy? Well, I’m not suggesting people in pain are just looking for sympathy, or that all they need is to change their attitude in order to take up their pallet and walk. Allow me to expand this concept of pain a bit. If I instead say, “Pain is an interpretation,” will I get a few minutes of breathing room?
What is reiki, how does it work, and how can it benefit bodywork practitioners, both personally and professionally? The concept for this article began with a newly published book, written by reiki master Pamela Miles, simply titled Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide. I had collaborated with Miles a few years back when reporting on a reiki study for Massage & Bodywork’s Somatic Research column. Despite Miles’ best efforts to guide my understanding of this spiritual healing practice, my mind remained in a muddle.
The elbow is such an inconspicuous part of the body that we rarely notice it unless it hurts. Pain at the elbow is most often caused by injuries to the tendons. Sometimes a muscle injury is involved as well, which may cause the pain to extend down the forearm. There are other structures surrounding the elbow that can become strained or inflamed, but tendons and muscles cause the most troublesome problems.
Throughout the ages, understanding and addressing pain has been a matter of serious concern. Historical documents reveal that the great Greek physician Hippocrates incorporated hands-on treatments for pain some 2,300 years ago. And equally intriguing are hieroglyphics discovered in the tombs of great Egyptian kings portraying ancient bodyworkers treating the pained backs of elderly leaders.
In the previous two articles (Part 1 and Part 2), we examined the anatomy of the low back and the various types of injuries that can occur in this area, with a particular focus on low-back ligament tears. We discussed how and why these injuries occur, how they affect the body, and how they can be accurately assessed through orthopedic testing and palpation.
If you are considering your first spa vacation, Anne Dimon, founder and editor of Traveltowellness.com, has some tips for you. “People choose a spa vacation for different reasons than they choose other types of holidays,” Dimon says. “They want to relax, renew, refresh, rejuvenate, and return home feeling reenergized.”
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