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Did you know that adhesions (bands of painful rigid tissue) are one of the major causes of poor circulation, limited movement, and pain in the body? Since deep tissue massage works to eliminate these adhesions, this provides an excellent way to restore your health.

Reflexology is a nerve stimulation technique that's gaining in popularity across the U.S. When applied to the extremities, it can improve nerve function, increase circulation, promote relaxation and provide relief from pain.

Some scents are complementary. However, each massage should have a theme. It wouldn’t be effective to jump from an invigorating peppermint to calming lavender.

The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy recently cited that patients with chronic low back pain may respond better and sustain longer improvements when treated with alternative treatment protocols like Rolfing.

Did you know that, in reflexology (foot massage therapy), every part of the foot has an area that corresponds to a part of the body? In fact, the tips of the toes have their counterpart in the head; the ball of the foot corresponds to the heart and chest; the arch of the foot is reflected in the liver, pancreas, and kidneys; and the heel of the foot is connected to the lower back and intestines.

For your next massage appointment, try to give yourself plenty of time before and after the massage to realize the full benefits. Arriving a few minutes early, and allowing time for rest and relaxation after the massage, can help to maximize the beneficial effects of massage.

Limited mobility can have a negative effect on your everyday life, and simple tasks can quickly become painful. Rolfing can help improve your mobility and let you take back your life.

Did you know? Sports Massage was created and developed to help with muscle systems used for a particular sport. Sports massage uses a variety of approaches to help athletes in training or before, during, or after sports events.

Did you know there are more than 7,200 nerve endings in the feet? One of the main theories as to why reflexology is effective is that these nerves all connect to different areas in the body. Putting pressure on the nerve endings in the feet stimulates other regions of the body.

There are six international Rolfing institutes. In the US, the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration located in Boulder, CO is the governing body that provides approved Rolfing training and certifies Rolfing practitioners.

The soothing effects of massage therapy are immediately felt by the largest organ in the human body – the skin. It helps us sense hot and cold, as well as the healing touch of a properly trained therapist.

There is a misconception among the public that one must disrobe before receiving a massage. This is not true. The choice to be clothed or unclothed is an individual choice.