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Massage after knee surgery? How It Can Help Your Healing

“The effects of massage therapy on pain, swelling and range of motion after total knee replacement surgery was examined in 2015 research published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science. (https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/massage-orthopedic-pathologies/ ) The study found that massage is a comparable alternative to physical therapy to manage knee edema early in postoperative recovery.” Itmight seem counterintuitive to think about massage after knee replacementsurgery when the pain of recovery can sometimes be greater than the pain that originally sent you for the procedure! The process of knee replacement involves cutting into muscles around [...]

April 16, 2021 By admin Articles, Massage Comments Off Read more...

Proprioception and Massage

Your body has its own genius navigation system that orients you in relation to the space around you. This awareness is known as proprioception and it is described as the ability you have that allows you to touch your nose with your index finger when your eyes are closed, balance on one foot and know where your arm is when you hold it up or put it down by your side without actually looking at it. Even if you [...]

March 15, 2021 By John Stamoulos Articles, Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, Massage, massage therapist, massage therapy, Proprioception, Proprioception and Massage, relaxation massage, sports massage, Stress, The Physiology of Proprioception Comments Off Read more...

Dealing with the Endless Disruption of Restless Leg Syndrome

Just when you need to sleep and rest from a hectic life, it starts. You finally are in bed and your lower leg and foot muscles start to tingle, spasm and generally feel like the above image looks. Accompanying these sensations, is the overwhelming urge to move the affected limb. You try rubbing your legs, walking around or doing deep knee bends but those crawly feelings just won’t let you sleep. Welcome to the world of Restless Leg Syndrome [...]

February 15, 2021 By John Stamoulos Articles, Massage aches and pain, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, benefits of sports massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, exercise, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, Massage Theraphy, massage therapist, regular massage, Regular massage therapy, relaxation massage, Remedial Massage, Restless Leg Syndrome, RLS, strains, Stress, trigger point massage, trigger point Therapy Comments Off Read more...

Why Mobility Matters and How Massage Can Help

“Mobility is the ability of a joint to move freely through a given range of motion (ROM) without restriction from surrounding tissues. Flexibility is defined as the ability of soft tissues (which include muscles, tendons and ligaments) to lengthen correctly, which allows a joint to move through its optimal ROM” ~ movebybjc.org You probably don’t think too much about the gift of mobility in your life. Most of us hop out of bed in the morning, drive our car to work, and freely [...]

January 15, 2021 By John Stamoulos Articles, Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, baby massage, benefits of Essential Oils, benefits of massage, benefits of sports massage, Chinese cupping, circulation, cramps, deep tissue massage, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, Flexibility, lower back pain, lower back pain and massage, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, Massage Theraphy, massage therapist, massage therapy, Mobility, muscle aches, muscle spasm, regular massage, relaxation massage, sports massage, Why Mobility Matters and How Massage Can Help Comments Off Read more...

Massage, Touch and Your Emotional Wellbeing

By nature, we are social beings who need connection with our fellow humans. Healthy touch is one of the most powerful ways to accomplish that. Healthy touch is a basic and vital human need that from our birth is a source for emotional wellbeing in us all. When caregivers hold and nurture an infant, it provides a sense of safety and creates necessary bonding with others that reverberates throughout life. Touch is so impactful as we grow that it [...]

December 16, 2020 By John Stamoulos Articles, Health, Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of Essential Oils, benefits of massage, benefits of sports massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, Emotional Wellbeing, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, Massage Theraphy, massage therapist, Massage Therapy and Touch, muscle aches, muscle spasm, regular massage, relaxation massage, Touch, Touch Therapy Comments Off Read more...

How Massage Therapy Can Keep Your Cells Healthy Part 4 of 4

Taking Out the Trash – Removal of Cellular Waste Products Constant cleansing of the cells of the body is a crucial a biological process for your optimum health. It is as important and necessary as it is for you to keep your home orderly, free of debris and clean. Without cleanliness in your home, you would surely be buried in your own trash and your living space would be choked with unhealthy, decomposing materials that would invite disease and would [...]

November 15, 2020 By John Stamoulos Articles, Health aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, anabolism, benefits of massage, benefits of sports massage, body trash, catabolism, Cellular Cleansing, circulation, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, lower back pain, lower back pain and massage, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, Massage Theraphy, massage therapist, muscle aches, organelles, Removal of Cellular Waste Products Comments Off Read more...

How Massage Therapy Can Keep Your Cells Healthy Part 2 of 4

How Massage Therapy Can Keep Your Cells Healthy Part 2 of 4 Increased Lymphatic Drainage “Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things. The human body is composed of trillions of cells. They provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out specialized functions.” ~ ghr.nlm.nih.gov Last month, we discussed the healing benefits that massage therapy can bring to damaged cells by encouraging the exchange of nutrients and clearing of toxins. This month, we get a little [...]

September 15, 2020 By John Stamoulos Articles, Health, Massage, Uncategorized aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Massage, Lymphatic system, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, Massage Theraphy, massage therapy, muscle aches, regular massage, relaxation massage Comments Off Read more...

How Massage Can Keep Your Cells Stay Healthy Part 1 of 4

How Massage Can Keep Your Cells Stay Healthy Part 1 of 4 Cellular Exchange “Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things. The human body is composed of trillions of cells. They provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out specialized functions.” ~ ghr.nlm.nih.gov At the bottom of your body’s internal ‘food chain’ lie your cells. They are the workhorses of your system and although they are tiny, they are mighty and are a vital link [...]

August 15, 2020 By John Stamoulos Articles, Health, Massage aches and pain, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, cell damage, cell damage and massage theraphy, cellular exchange, circulation, deep tissue massage, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, massage therapy, regular massage Comments Off Read more...

Can Massage Make You Stronger?

If you are an exercise junkie, then massage can play a significant role in post-workout rehabilitation as well as contribute to the prevention of future injury. The question is, can massage actually make your muscles stronger? Massage can help directly repair muscles in these ways: Mobilises toxicity – The long stroking movements of massage helps to efficiently move fluid throughout the body’s circulatory system. Increased pressure is created at the front of a massage stroke. The resulting suction on the backside [...]

June 15, 2020 By John Stamoulos Articles, Massage aches and pain, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, message, relaxation massage Comments Off Read more...

Cooling the Pain of Morton’s Neuroma with Massage

A New Year usually means a surge toward action and movement in pursuit of stated goals. It’s a fresh page where you can write a fresh chapter of your life and act on! However, what happens if that ability to freely move is hindered by foot pain? Not a fun way to ‘hobble’ into the New Year, right? Morton’s Neuroma A particularly common painful foot condition that can literally stop you in your tracks is called Morton’s Neuroma. A neuroma refers [...]

January 15, 2020 By John Stamoulos Articles, Health, Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, foot ache, foot pain, Massage, Massage and Morton’s Neuroma, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, massage therapy, Morton’s Neuroma, neuroma, neuroma and massage, regular massage, swollen ankles, Symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma Comments Off Read more...

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