Four Science Backed Ways Massage Makes You Feel Better

Four Science Backed Ways Massage Makes You Feel Better

When it comes to mechanism of action I have been working on an elevator pitch geared towards other health professionals. This pitch is based off a biopsychosocial model, which helps put into context the interconnected and multidirectional interaction between: physiology, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, culture, and beliefs. 

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Massage Therapy For The Rotator Cuff

Massage Therapy For The Rotator Cuff

Initial management of rotator cuff injuries includes relative rest, modification of painful activities, and an exercise program guided to regain motion and strength. Additionally a comprehensive treatment of rotator cuff injuries could incorporate a number of rehabilitation strategies based on patient-specific assessment findings

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Sports Massage for Athletic Performance

Sports Massage for Athletic Performance

Massage therapy has been shown to be an effective way to relieve pain, decrease stress and promote overall well-being. Understanding the basic science behind massage and the guiding principles of adaptability enables massage therapists to think flexibly about what's going on, both in terms of specific and nonspecific effects.

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