Hand & Hand Mobile Massage | https://mobilehands.biz Just another WordPress site Fri, 21 Sep 2018 22:08:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 Sports Massage, Snowflake Effect, Unplug to Recharge https://mobilehands.biz/body-sense-autumn-2018/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 22:08:22 +0000 http://mobilehands.biz/?p=2415 Is Sports Massage Right for You?
By Eric Stephenson, LMT

Are you a weekend warrior, self-proclaimed athlete, or someone who just generally likes to push themselves a little too hard at the gym? If that’s the case, then sports massage might be just what the body ordered.

We all know physical activity generates positive health benefits for your body,
but it can also create negative effects that arise when you push past your physical limit. That’s when you show up on our massage tables with injuries related to this overexertion.

THE ATHLETE IN ALL OF US

Olympic, collegiate, and professional athletes utilize massage therapy to mitigate and recover from sports injuries. Oftentimes, teams employ and even travel with a massage therapist. And research continues to show what athletes already know—massage has a positive effect on athletes and their performance.1

The benefits of sports massage extend beyond professional athletes to anyone who participates in regular exercise. Whether it be golf, tennis, or ballroom dancing, if you engage in physical exercise, sports massage is a good option for you. And, if you suffer from a nagging injury or orthopedic condition that keeps you from performing at your best, sports massage is especially helpful.

KINDS OF SPORTS MASSAGE

Did you know that about 65 percent of injuries—both athletic and lifestyle- related—come from overuse of the muscles? The other 35 percent are caused by true trauma.2

Sports massage is (to read “the rest of the story”, please click here BS autumn2018

]]> Wellness Strategy, Healthy Touch, Stretching https://mobilehands.biz/wellness-bs-summer-2011/ Thu, 03 May 2012 17:22:37 +0000 http://mobilehands.biz/?p=941 IN THIS ISSUE: * Massage as a Wellness Strategy * Healthy Touch: A Story of Recovery from Abuse * Avoid Smartphone Neck Syndrome

Massage as a Wellness Strategy: Partnering with your Therapist Key to Best Results

by Ruth Werner

Every now and then we all need a special treat. Here are some of my favorite indulgences, and I’ll go out on a limb to suggest that I’m probably not alone on some of these:

  • A big piece of cake (dark chocolate, with raspberry preserves oozing between the layers).
  • An evening with a silly movie or two—as mind-numbing as possible, please.
  • Shoe shopping—OK, any shopping. I’m not picky.
  • A massage.

    In the words of the old song, “One of these things is not like the others …”

    How many indulgences can you think of that don’t have profoundly negative consequences on your waistline, your time management, or your credit card bill? How many luxuries can you think of that both promote health and improve productivity?

    Surveys suggest that people today get massage for one of three reasons: to address a specific injury or condition, to manage stress, or as a self-rewarding luxury—a pampering treat.

    These motives might be determined by the setting in which massage is delivered. It seems reasonable to think that massage in a spa or resort might be viewed as a luxury, while massage in a multidisciplinary clinic—maybe along with a session of physical therapy or a chiropractic adjustment—would be viewed as a medical treatment. In actuality, the recipients of massage don’t always make that distinction. Lots of people go to their spa therapists for help with sometimes complex medical conditions, and those in medical clinics often view their post-physical- therapy bodywork session as a reward for their hard work.

I would suggest that the distinction between indulging in a massage as a treat and using it for stress relief is pretty fuzzy. And as someone who has made a career out of studying where massage fits for people dealing with chronic and acute illnesses, I can say with confidence that the line between massage for stress management and massage for a medical condition is practically invisible. The central point here is that massage is a powerful health- care modality, regardless of whether it is being delivered in a spa, a franchise, a home, or a clinic. …Click here for full publication BS summer2011

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