Massage is often associated with a spa treatment, or something to do leisurely for relaxation. While this is one of the definitely one of the advantages to getting a massage, there are many other reasons why a medical massage is a health benefit. Whether you are dealing with an injury, stress, or have certain conditions, in many cases having a medical message withContinue reading “10 Benefits of Medical Massage Therapy “
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Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is very common. The shoulder is one of the largest joints in the human body. It doesn’t even have to bear weight to become damaged, but it is prone to both strains and injuries. If your shoulder hurts, you are not alone. The key to treating shoulder pain is to understand what theContinue reading “Common Causes of Shoulder Pain”
What Is the Cause of Elbow Pain?
If you’re experiencing pain in your elbow, it means you’re likely an active person. Generally speaking, stress and strain on the elbow comes from overuse, which usually means any pain is caused by sport or strenuous work activity. While it’s always good to keep active no matter your age, it’s still important to make sureContinue reading “What Is the Cause of Elbow Pain?”
Numbness In The Extremities
There can be many reasons for the numbness or mild tingling you may be feeling in your extremities (hands, feet, or other parts of the limbs), ranging from the innocuous to the potentially life-threatening. Why Are My Limbs Numb? Not every symptom of numbness is severe or irreversible, for example certain animal bites or abnormalContinue reading “Numbness In The Extremities”
The Truth About Tendons
The main truth about tendon pain is that it can be hard to deal with. No matter how many alternative therapies you try, once you’ve injured a tendon, it may never go back to normal. Anyone who has sprained an ankle knows that even though years have passed since that injury, the ankle is stillContinue reading “The Truth About Tendons”
Best Ways to Combat Carpal Tunnel
If you work in an office or perform the same tasks with your wrists, carpal tunnel can be a very real threat to your lifestyle. This is because carpal tunnel syndrome targets the nerves in your wrists, as repetitive strain can exert lasting pressure on your nerves, causing damage such leading to pain, numbness, andContinue reading “Best Ways to Combat Carpal Tunnel”
Why Not All Pain is Equal
If you suffer from pain, then it might seem as though every day is the same. You wake up in pain, go about your life in pain, and just keep on going. Then one day something else happens. You have a new type of pain. For example, if you suffer from back pain due toContinue reading “Why Not All Pain is Equal”
Non-Surgical Alternatives for Your Back
Back pain is the worst kind of pain. It tends to come and go, can pop up again at a moment’s notice (especially if you turn the wrong way or move too quickly), and it makes life much less fun to live. If you have back pain, then you know what we’re talking about. SometimesContinue reading “Non-Surgical Alternatives for Your Back”
Common Injuries in Summer
Summer is the number one time of the year for knee, hip, and ankle injuries. It’s not uncommon for people to spend time playing sports outside that they are fairly unprepared for. For example, if you’ve spent your winter sitting on the couch in front of the television set and then, without stretching, join inContinue reading “Common Injuries in Summer”