The Psoas (pronounced “so as”) is the only muscle to connect the lumbar spine to the legs. The Psoas is perhaps the single most involved muscle, and it is the cause of most grief in the low back, neck, shoulders and especially the hip joint.  Often, the patient will complain of feeling sore in the groin. A… continue reading »

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What is the Psoas Muscle? The Psoas is the only muscle to connect the lumbar spine to the legs. The Psoas is perhaps the single most involved muscle, and it is the cause of most grief in the low back, neck, shoulders and especially the hip joint.  Often, the patient will complain of feeling sore in the… continue reading »

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The Shoulder: The shoulder complex consists of three bones and three separate joints. The Bones of the Shoulder: Humerus:  the upper arm bone Scapula: the shoulder blade Clavicle: the collarbone The scapula, known as the shoulder blade, is an unusual shaped bone and includes: Glenoid Cavity:  A shallow socket on one end of the scapula. Acromion:  A part of the scapula that projects… continue reading »

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Benefits of Massage Therapy Massage is the manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues, improving relaxation and well-being. There are many benefits that can be obtained through massage therapy. Relaxation, stress and pain relief are just some of them, but there are also many added benefits that can be achieved through… continue reading »

Tags: alternative medicine, pain relief, relaxation, stress relief
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Trigeminal Neuralgia. Trigeminal Neuralgia is also called trigeminal tic, and is often referred to as the “suicide disease”.  It is a chronic condition affecting the trigeminal nerve which is one of the largest nerves in the head. Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms include sudden, sharp, stabbing, shock-like, or shooting pain in the face­… usually the right side… and often… continue reading »

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Massage is thought to be the oldest form of medical therapy practiced on the human body. The different types of massage and the various techniques that encompass them stem from our most celebrated civilizations and the traditional beliefs of ancient Greece and Rome, ancient India, Japan and China. The Chinese wrote the first book about massage 3000… continue reading »

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Headaches can literally be a real pain in the neck, for both the therapist and patient. To determine the cause can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. If the pain can be momentarily relieved by pressing into muscles in the neck, base of the skull, temples and forehead, it’s a… continue reading »

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The neck and the back are the most familiar areas of the body that are prone to stiffness and tension. Continuous build up of stress and tension in the neck and shoulder region lead to stiff necks, aching shoulders and headaches. Stress can be when you have a load of worry on your mind…… continue reading »

Tags: Headaches, muscle soreness, Neck pain
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A pulled back muscle can be really painful, and if you’ve ever been afflicted, you’ll know what I mean. There are a number of symptoms that clue you in on whether you might have strained a muscle in your back. Identifying these symptoms and obtaining the appropriate treatment is important. … continue reading »

Tags: Back ache, muscle spasms, stiff back
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One session with an experienced and qualified massage therapist is usually enough to convince most people massage really works. They are often surprised to find it offers an effective alternative for treating problem muscles and joints normally considered the domain of modern medicine or other well-recognised forms of health care. Over the past five to ten years… continue reading »

Tags: Aching muscles, Lymphatic Drainage, remedial massage
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