Sports massage is geared towards athletes, and it can be used pre-performance, post-performance, during training, or for rehabilitation.
BENEFITS OF PRENATAL MASSAGE
Pregnancy can be very demanding on the body. Taking care of the mom-to-be as she heads toward delivery is important. Prenatal massage is a therapeutic body massage that caters directly to the needs of the pregnant mom.
HOW CAN MASSAGE THERAPY HELP EASE ANXIETY?
Anxiety is characterized by feelings of tension, worry and even physical changes like increased blood pressure. It is an emotion that effects 40 million people in the United States and can range from being a normal, healthy emotion to severe, even debilitating. Studies show that less than 40% of individuals who suffer from this disorder actually receive treatment. This disorder …
THE PHYSICAL IMPACT OF A DESK JOB CAN HAVE ON THE BODY AND HOW A MASSAGE CAN HELP
Many individuals find themselves sitting at a desk for their jobs at least 8 hours a day. Sitting hunched over a computer, typing on a keyboard and staring at screens all day can also wreak havoc on the body. Our bodies are not made to sit for extended periods of time. When we are in the sitting position, our backs …
MOST COMMON BACK INJURIES FOR PARENTS
Back pain is one of the most common problems that mothers suffer from. While back pain during pregnancy is typically caused by the mother’s changing body, unfortunately, the pain doesn’t stop there. As the owner of Moonshadow Medical Massage, we see busy parents all the time and help with the pains that come up. The daily demands of infant and …
3 KEY BENEFITS TO GAIN FROM CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS
In order to have a successful business or company, your employees need to be happy and healthy. Negative employees make for a toxic work environment and a business environment is only as good as the employees that are in it. So how can an employer possibly increase their employee’s morale? Corporate Chair Massage! Including massage in your company’s corporate wellness program …
5 OF THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF CHILDHOOD INJURIES
Childhood injuries happen. 75% of injuries in kids happen on public playgrounds – including school playgrounds. Our team at Moonshadow Medical Massage, help treat common injuries. Medical massage can really help with small injuries like strains, whiplash, and fractures. Some of the most common injuries that happen to kids are: Playground Injuries: Children between the ages of 5 and 9 are 50% …
7 WAYS TO GET RELIEF FOR COMPRESSED NERVES
Compressed nerves can be uncomfortable and annoying, causing you to not be able to go about daily tasks. A compressed nerve can cause different symptoms in the body such as burning, numbness, tingling, and pain. We know that our clients can be overwhelmed with the amount of information on how to treat the symptoms of compressed nerves as well as …
WHY MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATIONS ARE IMPORTANT
In the massage therapy industry, there is extreme importance in the accreditation and certification of massage therapists. Therapeutic massage can be healing to the body if done correctly. This is where certifications come in. As a team, at Moonshadow Medical Massage, we know that receiving certification for massage therapy is no easy task. There are many steps to the process, where …
THE FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF YOUR MASSAGE
Whether a massage is part of your regular routine or an occasional treat, we can all agree that it feels amazing when you walk out of the therapist’s office. Wouldn’t it be great to feel like that for longer? With these five tips, you can maximize the benefits of a good massage until the next one: Keep moving. The body is …
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