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Massage Professionals Update Archive

Medicine for the Heart: Massage and Music

February is American Heart Month. After finding out one has to have surgery, anxiety about postoperative pain ranks high among the stressors. Indeed, the anxiety itself is believed to increase pain levels and may be a contributor to postoperative distress. Heart surgery ranks high in patient apprehension, but massage and music therapies have been shown to lessen anxiety and reduce the need for pain medication.

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Using Massage Therapy to Help Psoriatic Arthritis

Before a client with psoriatic arthritis comes to you seeking relief, make sure you know about this condition and understand when massage might aggravate it.

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Would You Know If Your Client Is About to Stroke?

Since there are no guarantees that a client won't have a stroke while in your care, make sure you can quickly identify the earliest stages of a stroke.

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Scholarly Chair Massage Opportunity

Find out the many reasons for a massage therapist to consider those striving for a collegiate degree to be their potential clientele.

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At-Home Spa Parties Can Increase Winter Business

Winter can be a slow time for massage therapists. Find out how offering at-home spa parties can liven up your business.

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Back Shu Points Can Escalate a Back Massage

By learning about Traditional Chinese Medicine's back shu points, massage therapists can enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic capacity.

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Nudity and Esalen Massage

Pioneered at Esalen Institute in California, Esalen massage is a well-respected integration of bodywork and psychology. While nudity is often associated with Esalen, its purpose and requirements are often misunderstood.

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Relieving Ulnar Nerve Tension in Guyon's Canal

Due to the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome, it may be mistakenly implicated in cases of neurological hand symptoms that worsen with wrist pressure. If Guyon's canal syndrome is responsible, this structure's unique anatomy requires a drastically different massage approach than that employed for problems of the carpal tunnel.

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H1N1 Flu Facts: When to Be Concerned

The H1N1 flu (formerly Swine flu) is on the minds of many. Even with the myriad of information available, there are those who still have questions - and the data coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changes almost daily.

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Is Massage Helpful or Detrimental to Clients With Cellulitis?

Even though it has an innocuous name, cellulitis is a skin infection that should be taken very seriously. Avoid any confusion by knowing if and when massage therapy is safe to administer to a client with cellulitis.

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When the Holiday Season Delivers Hung-Over Clients

Because many people overindulge in alcohol during the holidays, massage therapists are best prepared when they know how to handle clients who show up with a hangover.

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Hand Sanitizers in a Massage Practice

Hand sanitizer dispensers can be found everywhere, from elementary school cafeterias to cruise ships. Despite its dominance of many infection control programs, massage therapists are still advised to clean their hands the old-fashioned way.

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The Art and Science of Palpation

While seasoned massage therapists may take their sense of touch for granted, those newer to the profession quickly learn that palpating human tissue is no simple task. In addition to thoroughly comprehending anatomical structure, 13 exercises are suggested to help therapists recognize the tangible differences between body parts.

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Shingles: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

If you have ever had shingles, or know someone who has gotten it, you will understand just how painful and uncomfortable it can be. Most massage therapists will not see an active case in their office, as the discomfort is so great that a person can experience excruciating pain merely from the weight of light clothing or even just a breeze blowing across his or her body. Discover how massage can help as a preventative therapy, reducing the severity and extent of symptoms, as well as learn about some home remedies that can be of great benefit.

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A Massage Therapist's Guide for a Hyperextended Knee

Bodyworkers are better able to help their clients with a hyperextended knee when they understand which muscles to focus on and what activities could aggravate the problem further.

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