Sciatic Pain & Massage

The Sciatic Nerve, largest nerve in our bodies, runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the leg to the foot, connecting the spinal cord with the leg & foot muscles. Pain is typically felt from lower back to behind the thigh radiating down below the knee. Sciatica is nerve pain from irritation of the sciatic nerve; mainly compression of the nerve. The goal is to promote circulation in this area to reduce/relieve the pain and...

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Hamstring Massaging - Prevention or Injury

The hamstrings are made up of 3 muscles, semitendinosus, semimembranosus & biceps femoris. These muscles are responsible for bending the knee and extending the hip, as in kicking a ball!  Getting regular massages will keep this muscles flexible and healthy, minimizing chances of injuries or strains.  A tight knot or lump will be detected early and worked out before becoming a weak point for future injury! Injuries are often...

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TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE

The TRAPEZIUS Muscle is a large superficial diamond shape muscle that spans the neck, shoulders and mid back region.  It is often the most affected by stress.  Tension in these muscles can cause neck pain, stiffness and upper back pain. This muscle pain often feels like an aching or burning sensation between the shoulder blades extending up the neck. It can be caused from stress, bad posture and lower back pain that moves upwards due...

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BENEFITS OF A MASSAGE FOR AN ATHLETE/ACTIVE PERSONS

Whether you are an athlete or an active person who excises regularly getting a massage has many benefits here are some of them: - stimulates blood & lymph flow to prevent muscle fatigue - reduces muscle tension & stiffenss - increases range of motion - promotes relaxation - improves performance - faster recovery therefore enhances performance - increases flexibility - improves sleep & so many day to day benefits. You only have one...

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