The miracle of motherhood is eloquently expressed when observing how perfectly the female body is designed to conceive, birth, and nurture a child. Following conception, a woman and her unborn baby unite in an oceanic blend of energy and identity. Where one ends and the other begins no one knows.
The plantar fascia is more than just a passive band of connective tissue originating at the calcaneal lip and attaching distally to the toes…
Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn’t belong, it’s called a hernia. When we eat, food travels down the…
The term frozen shoulder has been around since the early 1930s, but research by Drs. Andrew and Robert Neviaser found that a stiff, painful glenohumeral joint doesn’t necessarily mean the shoulder is “frozen.”1 According to these authors, frozen shoulder and adhesive capsulitis are
Coccyx pain was first documented in 1588, and Simpson coined the term coccydynia in 1859. The word coccyx comes from the Greek word for “cuckoo” due to its resemblance of a cuckoo bird’s beak…
Femoral nerve entrapment can trigger thigh pain, tingling, and even knee buckling. Learn how this condition develops and how massage therapy techniques like soft-tissue release and neural glides can relieve pain and restore function.
Mark crashed during training and thought he had a hip injury. After months of failed treatment, his therapist discovered the real culprit…
TMJ dysfunction is more than jaw pain. Forward head posture and muscle imbalance fuel clenching, headaches, and tension. Discover how massage therapy restores balance and relieves stress in the jaw and neck.
Eye gazing is more than polite eye contact — it creates trust, lowers stress hormones, and deepens the client–therapist bond. This article explores the neuroscience of eye contact and offers practical tips to integrate eye gazing into massage sessions for better communication and healing.
Gut Gases, Bloating, and Stomach Pain: A Massage Therapist’s Guide Gas production is a normal part of digestion. As food is broken down, naturally occurring
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