Author: Julie Onofrio
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Types of Massage – S
SHEN– Specific Human Energy Nexus Physioemotional Release Therapy. Developed by Richard Pavek whose background was in Gestalt work, electronics, chemistry, aeronautics. Shiatsu-A Japanese healing modality similar to Chinese acupressure utilizing a Japanese healing philosophy of ki (life energy). Shiatsu literally means “finger pressure”. This form of acupressure is a combination of many different techniques including…
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Different types of Massage (T-Z)
Tui Na- A comprehensive system of therapeutic massage and passive/ active jointrestoration originating in China. The system may include categories of general massage, trigger release, strain/ counterstrain, soft circular manipulation, angular maneuvers, moxibustion and cupping techniques. The eight main categories utilizes the following techniques: tui – push, na – pull, an – rapid and rhythmic…
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Massage for Muscle Spasms
Muscle Spasms are involuntary contractions of muscles and they can be related to many different things or caused by many different things. It can either be constant, sustained or intermittent. It causes a contraction of the muscle without shortening at the joint. Initially it may not be painful, but with a chronic spasm pain can develop…
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Massage and Fibromyalgia
Definitions: central nervous system dysfunction causing many complex set of symptoms; Syncrome (Not a disease) “fibro” – connective tissue of the tendons and ligaments “myo”- muscle “algia” – pain Syndrome – group of signs and symptoms that make up a condition “Myo” – muscle “Fascia” – connective tissue that surrounds muscle fibers. Syndrome – see…
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Massage and Sleep Disorders
Massage and sleep disorders are not often talked about by doctors who are hearing about sleep issues from their patients. Lack of sleep is one of the biggest causes of accidents and injuries as well as the ability to cope with stress. It can be a sign of a more serious disease or condition also.…