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Sports Massage Therapy for Runners

Posted on December 27, 2010 by admin

We’ve written generally about massage therapy and its benefits for athletes (see our entry on Sports Massage), but often times a description of the general benefits can gloss over the specific positives sports massage provides athletes of a specific sport. … Continue reading →

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Massage: A Deeper Look (Part II)

Posted on May 27, 2009 by admin

One of the most important things to do before giving – or receiving – a deep tissue massage is to determine which muscles need a deep tissue approach. It’s very rare that all muscles will need to have deep tissue … Continue reading →

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Massage: A Deeper Look (Part I)

Posted on May 21, 2009 by admin

I’ve been blogging recently about animal massage – even snake massage (my stomach still clenches when I think about that one!) and both entries touched briefly on “deep massage”. I think it’s important to understand what deep tissue massage actually … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Massage for Treatment of Arthritic Conditions (Part II)

Posted on May 28, 2008 by admin

The knee joint is the joint most commonly associated with osteoarthritis. The diminished cartilage within the knee joint causes a deep, persistent ache which is aggravated by use. The simple act of walking can become a painful experience for those … Continue reading →

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