We hear a lot about fascia these days but most people don’t even know what it is. First, Let’s Talk About Fascia Fascia is the connective tissue in the body that encapsulates every muscle and organ gently holding it in place. It is very flexible and allows for a tremendous amount of give when it…
A Bad Reputation Pain has gotten a bad rap these days. So many people see pain as a negative force in their life but there are many virtues to this unpleasant experience. The body is designed to send signals indicating when a course correction is needed. Pain is one of these important signals. Typically pain…
One of the most common indicators of stress is when our shoulders creep up closer and closer to our ears. You know what I’m talking about, you’ve been sitting at the computer for hours trying to make that deadline or you’re frustrated with your coworker, spouse or child. All of a sudden you realize that…
Foam rolling has become increasingly popular and can be a very effective tool when used regularly and more important, PROPERLY. In previous articles I have written I talk about why it’s not usually effective to rub where it hurts in a massage. In my experience, the majority of the time where one feels pain is…
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…
Many people equate massage with the ideas of winding down, relaxing and relieving stress. Rightly so! These are absolutely some of the many benefits that massage offers. The ideas of winding down, relaxing and relieving stress can also understandably be associated with drinking alcohol. However, these two activities should not cross paths within 12-24 hours of…
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…