What is commonly called a muscle knot is really irritation and tangling of the fascia (connective tissue) that surrounds and permeates a muscle. When stressed and dehydrated fascia becomes gel-like and sticks together. This creates adhesions or “knots”. These muscle adhesions can occur almost anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found in the back, shoulders and neck. Causes…
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Prenatal Massage
Several studies have shown that massage during pregnancy can provide many benefits to both the mother and baby. One study at the University of Miami School of Medicine showed the following benefits of prenatal massage; – Lowered anxiety and depression by triggering the brain to decrease production of stress hormones and increase production of natural “feel good” chemicals. – Decreased…
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Massage for Hamstring Strains and Injury Prevention
With all the fun in Steamboat to participate in, skiing, trail running, horse-back riding you may be having some trouble with your hamstrings. The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the posterior or rear thigh. These muscles play a crucial role in a number of Steamboat activities. Hamstring injuries can occur when these muscles become tight and…
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Regular Massage Helps Prevent Rotator Cuff Injuries
Regular professional massage can help prevent sports and overuse injuries. Rotator cuff strain is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and reduced range of motion in the shoulder joint. Causes of rotator cuff injury can vary, but is often a result of chronic overuse of the shoulder such as seen with tennis players, baseball players, carpenters, construction…
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Massage for Boosting Sport Performance
We all know that massage is great for stress relief and relaxation, but it has many other benefits as well. Did you know that massage can enhance sports performance and assist in a quick recovery? Sports massage focuses on the specific muscles groups used for each athletes sport. Pre-sports massage can prepare an athlete for high intensity activity by helping…
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