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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 [...]

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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...

Massage Therapy and Computer Muscle Stress How To Get The Energy Flowing Again!

Computers are part of almost everyone’s daily life. This is especially true these days when coronavirus isolation significantly elevates the computer as a vital link to the outside world. Computers have increasingly become a significant tool of employment, as many people make their living at the keyboard. However, integrated as they may be in everyday existence, computers can also be a source of ill health and poor physical wellbeing. Being hunched over a computer for hours at a time [...]

July 15, 2020 By John Stamoulos Health, Massage, Trigger Point Therapy aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, deep tissue massage, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, eye massage, hand and arm massage, lower back pain, lower back pain and massage, massage health benefits, muscle spasm, neck stretch, regular massage, relaxation massage, Upper Body Stretching Comments Off Read more...

Spinal Alignment, Massage Therapy and Your Health

The spinal cord is a long tube-like structure, which extends from the brain, runs the length of the back and terminates in the lumbar region. It is housed in the protective bony vertebral column that consists of 33 circular bones or vertebrae that we commonly refer to as the spine. Besides protection for the spinal cord, the spine also allows the body to be upright and contributes to its shape and structure in conjunction with the ribs, pelvis and muscles [...]

February 15, 2020 By John Stamoulos Health, Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, benefits of sports massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage, lower back pain, lower back pain and massage, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, Massage Theraphy, misaligned spine, regular massage, relaxation massage, Spinal Alignment, spinal cord, spinal cord alignment, spine, Symptoms of a misaligned spine Comments Off Read more...

How Therapeutic Massage Can Help Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the lumbar spine at the lower back, moves through the buttocks and branches out to extend down both legs to the feet. It is responsible for sensations experienced in the lower back, hips, legs, outside of the knee, upper foot as well as the heels and soles of the feet. When the sciatic nerve is inflamed or becomes irritated (sciatica), it can cause throbbing, burning pain, [...]

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The Surprising Connection Between Hip Flexors and Your Health

Hip flexors are the engine through which our bodies move ~ Mike Westerdal You may know that the hips are the prime link between the upper and lower body. They are intimately connected to all body movement. But did you realise that the muscles (hip flexors) within the hip structure are a vital component of your overall health and well-being? What are hip flexors? The hip flexors are made up of a group of muscles that extend from one hip bone to [...]

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Can Massage Relieve Sciatica?

The sciatic nerve, also know the ischiiatic nerve, is a major player in the functioning of lower extremities. It is the largest nerve in the body that runs from the bottom of the spine through the buttocks and down the back of the leg. The sciatic nerve connects the nervous system to the skin and muscles of the leg and back of the thigh. It is responsible for the control of the muscles in the back of the knee, [...]

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How Massage Can Energise You

Hidden within the relaxation effects of massage is also an opportunity for an energy boost. While massage is usually associated with relaxation and calm, there are a number of subtle ways it helps stimulate energy and optimises body functions to help pull you through those winter days of gray and chill. A little extra energy can be a grateful gift during times of the year when there is less sun and colder temperatures. Energy-Giving Benefits of Massage Better sleep – Lack [...]

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Massage and The Oxytocin Connection

Those feelings of bonding and connection you get when you make love, hug a friend, breathe deeply, walk in nature or pet your cat? They are generated because of the release of Oxytocin, often called the ‘love hormone’. Oxytocin originates in the brain’s hypothalamus and is secreted into the bloodstream by the pituitary. It is a neurotransmitter that affects numerous psychological and physiological responses in the body’s nervous system. Oxytocin also works with an opposing hormone, vasopressin (part of stimulation [...]

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How Massage Benefits The Aging Process

“…While integrating massage therapy into a health and wellness plan is useful for all ages, it holds particular value in the growing elder population.” ~ Nancy M. Porambo, President of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Statistics are showing that global life expectancy is increasing. A recent study by the United Nations indicated that worldwide population of persons over 60 years old represented 11.7% in 2013. This figure is projected to reach 21% within the next 30 years. Those persons [...]

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