The masseter muscle is the facial muscle that is largely responsible for chewing foods. It connects the lower jaw bone and the cheekbone. The masseter muscles consist of two tiers; the superficial and deep parts. The Function of the Masseter During chewing, the masseter is assisted by three other muscles: the temporalis, medial pterygoid, and lateral…
Lora Lindquist met with Natalie Viglione, president and CEO of TeamGu, live in-studio in Charlotte, NC for episode 28 of the Disrupt Now podcast series. Natalie and Lora discussed some major issues we face – complacency and laziness is a rampant problem among humans and the way they operate in companies. And, an even larger issue, you can tell…
No matter where we are in our journey, communication remains a consistent need in our lives. Adequate communication between massage therapist and client is certainly no exception. In fact, it is becoming increasingly popular with the #metoo movement for female clients to accuse male therapists of sexual assault and battery; when in fact, all that has occurred…
One of the most common complaints that walks through my door is a client suffering from “low back pain”. There are several different muscle groups that can be the culprit of this ailment. Unless the pain is coming from the quadratus lumborum (which is your lift-with-your-back-and-not-with-your-legs muscle) the solution to finding relief does not come…
This has consistently been one of the most common questions put to me. It’s kind of a loaded one too because I never want my clients to feel like I am trying to “upsell” them. How Often Should I Get A Massage? The answer is as diverse as each individual. I like to use the…