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183 The Connection Between Your Hips and Upper Back
When you have tension or discomfort in your upper back, it can be natural to focus on your...
182 How Your Pelvis Can Affect Your Back, Hips and Shoulders
How Your Pelvis Can Affect Your Back, Hips and Shoulders When people experience back, hip or...
181 Your Core Is More Than Your Abdominal Muscles: Understanding Core Performance and Movement
When most people hear the word core, they immediately think about their abdominal muscles. But...
180 Frequently Asked Questions: Orthopedic Massage Therapy
Choosing a massage therapist can bring up many questions—especially when you are experiencing...
179 Whole-Body Alignment: More Than Standing Up Straight
When people hear the word “alignment,” they may imagine standing perfectly straight with the...
178 Earthing and Grounding: Reconnecting With Nature for Health and Wellness
Modern life keeps many of us separated from the natural world. We work inside buildings, sit for...
177 Sitting? Stop to Breathe: Deep Breathing and Extending the Body
Many of us spend hours sitting each day. We sit while working, driving, eating, studying, watching...
176 Understanding Orthopedic Massage Prices: Why Some People Need More Time Than Others
One of the most understandable questions a new client can ask is: “How much will my orthopedic...
175 Why the Painful Area May Not Be the Source of the Problem
When a new client points to a painful area, that location is important—but it may not tell the...
174 Why the Painful Area May Not Be the Source of the Problem
When a new client points to a painful area, that location is important—but it may not tell the...
173 How Core Performance Can Influence the Neck, Upper Back, and Shoulders
When someone comes to me with neck, upper-back, or shoulder pain, I do not assume that the entire...
172 The Power of Core Performance: More Than Strong Abdominal Muscles
When people hear the word “core,” they often think about six-pack abdominal muscles, sit-ups,...
171 How the Feet, Ankles, Hips, Pelvis, and Core Work Together in Teenage Runners
Running may look like a simple activity, but every stride requires coordination throughout the...
170 When Running Soreness Is More Than Normal: What Parents of Cross-Country and Track Athletes Should Notice
Cross-country and track athletes expect to feel tired after hard training. Their legs may feel...
169 Orthopedic Massage for Teenage Runners: A Young Athlete’s Experience With Soreness, Recovery, and Rest
Cross-country athletes train over long distances and changing terrain. Track athletes may...
168 Why Young Athletes Need Recovery, Not Just More Training
Young athletes are often encouraged to work harder, practice longer, and remain committed to their...
167 Orthopedic Massage Therapy for Children and Teenagers: Safety, Comfort, and Respect Come First
My Policy for Clients Under 18 At Orthopedic Massage Therapy, every client under 18 must have a...
166 When an Orthopedic Massage Therapist May Refer You to Another Healthcare Professional
When I recommend that a client speak with a doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor, or another...
165 Listening, Respect, and Professional Responsibility in Orthopedic Massage Therapy
When a client comes to see me, I understand that they are placing a great deal of trust in my...
164 Why Client Communication Matters During Orthopedic Massage Therapy
Orthopedic massage therapy should be a collaborative process. The therapist brings knowledge,...
163 Pain-Free Orthopedic Massage: Why Comfortable Treatment Makes It Easier to Relax
Many people believe that orthopedic massage or deep-tissue work must hurt to be effective. They...
162 Visible Changes After Orthopedic Massage: Swelling, Relaxation, and Deeper Sleep
Some of the most meaningful changes following orthopedic massage therapy are not limited to pain...
161 How Orthopedic Massage Therapy Builds Continued Improvement From One Session to the Next
Orthopedic massage therapy is not always about making one large change during a single...
160 How Orthopedic Massage Therapy Builds Continued Improvement From One Session to the Next
Orthopedic massage therapy is not always about making one large change during a single...
159 Why Your Orthopedic Massage Treatment Plan May Change From Session to Session
When you return for another orthopedic massage therapy session, the treatment may not be exactly...
158 Why Reassessment Matters During an Orthopedic Massage Therapy Session
Why Reassessment Matters During an Orthopedic Massage Therapy Session Orthopedic massage therapy...
157 Why Orthopedic Massage Therapy Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Treatment
Two people can arrive with pain in the same area and need very different treatment. One person’s...
156 Why Reassessment Matters After Orthopedic Massage Treatment
An orthopedic massage session should not end simply because the hands-on work is finished. After...
155 Why Movement Assessment Is an Important Part of Orthopedic Massage Therapy
Orthopedic massage therapy is more than working on the area where a person feels pain. It also...
154 What Should You Wear to an Orthopedic Massage Appointment?
Many first-time clients wonder what they should wear to an orthopedic massage appointment. They...
153 Why Side-Lying Positioning Can Improve an Orthopedic Massage Session
Many people expect to spend an entire massage session lying face-down. Although face-down...
152 Why Proper Body Support Matters During Orthopedic Massage Therapy
The techniques used during an orthopedic massage session are important, but treatment begins...
151 Neck and Shoulder Pain: Why the Problem May Involve Your Core and Pelvis
When someone experiences neck or shoulder pain, treatment often focuses only on the place that...
150 The Diaphragm, Core, and Pelvis: How Breathing Connects the Body’s Center
Breathing happens automatically, so most people do not think about how much movement it requires....
149 Could a Stiff Lower Thoracic Spine Be Contributing to Your Lower-Back Pain?
When someone experiences lower-back pain, attention usually goes directly to the lumbar spine. The...
148 Pelvic Imbalance: Why One Side of Your Body May Feel Different
Have you ever felt as though one hip sits higher than the other, one leg moves more easily, or one...
147 Why Hip Tightness May Be Contributing to Your Lower-Back Pain
Lower-back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek orthopedic massage therapy. Some...
146 Many Factors Can Contribute to Core and Pelvic Discomfort
There are many possible reasons someone may experience pain, tension, or restricted movement...
145 Treating the Body’s Center: How the Core, Pelvis, Lower Back, Lower Thoracic Spine, and Hips Work Together
Pain and restricted movement are not always caused by a problem in the exact location where...
143 High School Football Recovery: Supporting Young Athletes Through the Season
High school football demands strength, speed, flexibility, balance, and endurance. During...
142 Massage After Stroke: Supporting Movement, Balance, and Comfort
A stroke can change movement, balance, sensation, coordination, and the way a person experiences...
141 The Lymphatic System and Healing After Orthopedic Surgery
Swelling is a normal part of the body’s early response to orthopedic surgery. The procedure...
140 When Can You Receive Massage After Orthopedic Surgery?
After orthopedic surgery, many people want to know when they can safely receive massage. There is...
139 Preparing for Orthopedic Surgery: How Massage May Support Prehabilitation
Preparing for orthopedic surgery involves more than choosing a procedure date. The condition of...
138 Why Pain May Not Start Where You Feel It: The Connected Body
When something hurts, it is natural to assume that the problem began in that exact location. Knee...
137 What Is Fascia? How Myofascial Release May Support Movement and Flexibility
When people think about massage therapy, they usually think about muscles. Muscles are important,...
136 Performance: Bringing Everything Together
Athletic performance is not created by one muscle, one exercise, or one physical quality. It is...
135 Power: Turning Strength Into Athletic Performance
Strength gives the body the ability to produce force. Power determines how quickly and effectively...
134 Building Strength: The Foundation for Power and Athletic Performance
Strength is often measured by how much weight someone can lift, but true strength involves much...
133 Why Tight Muscles Keep Coming Back: Understanding What May Be Causing the Tension
Have you ever had a massage, felt fantastic afterward, and then noticed the same tightness...
