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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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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 3 of 4

Increased Oxygenation Oxygen circulates to the cells of the body through the bloodstream. When it reaches the cells, there is a release of toxins and waste as the oxygen molecules flow into the space that the toxins have left behind. When circulation is optimum, oxygen’s many supportive properties help assure the body is energized, properly respirated and that the many cellular functions occur as designed. A massage encourages and increases oxygenation throughout the body because it boosts blood circulation. Why does [...]

October 15, 2020 By John Stamoulos Health, Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, capillarization, circulation, deep tissue massage, Effleurage, Increased Oxygenation, lower back pain and massage, massage health benefits, Massage techniques, Massage Theraphy, massage therapist, Massage Therapy Can Keep Your Cells Healthy, muscle aches, oxygenation, oxygenation in the blood, regular massage, relaxation massage, sports massage, Trigger Pointing, vasodilation, Wringing 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...

Improve Your Wellbeing: How Massage Affects The Endocrine System

Your body is a brilliant, finely tuned mechanism that comes highly equipped to respond to whatever your life activities and experiences can throw at it. For example, if there is a signal of danger from the brain, the adrenals will secrete cortisol into the body to activate the fight or flight response so you can stay safe. Or if you need fuel, the body knows how to call up certain hormones to convert the calories you ingest into energy [...]

December 15, 2019 By John Stamoulos Articles, Health, Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, endocrine system, How Massage Affects The Endocrine System, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, muscle aches, regular massage, relaxation massage, trigger point Therapy Comments Off Read more...

Does Aromatherapy Enhance Massage?

Have you ever stopped to inhale the fragrance of a flower and noticed a momentary smile and feeling of calm and peace come over you as you did? The physiological response to scents has been used for thousands of years to provide healing and enhanced wellbeing to human life. This knowledge forms the basis for the practice of Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy uses unique concentrated extracts (essential oils) that have been distilled from the blossom, fruit, leaf, stem, bark, wood or resin [...]

July 15, 2019 By John Stamoulos Health, Massage aches and pain, Adelaide Massage, Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Enhance Massage, benefits of Essential Oils, benefits of massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, essential oils, essential oils and massage, massage health benefits, Massage Theraphy, muscle aches 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, [...]

October 15, 2018 By admin Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, Can Massage Relieve Sciatica, circulation, cramps, deep tissue massage, Leg massage, lower back pain, lower back pain and massage, Massage, massage and sciatica, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, massage therapist, massage therapy, muscle aches, muscle spasm, regular massage, relaxation massage, sciatica, sports massage, trigger point Therapy Comments Off Read more...

MyoFascial Release with Massage – Why It’s Important

Fascia is our biggest sensory organ, our organ of awareness– our internal ocean. ~ Tom Myers What is Fascia? Fascia is the system of slippery, white-colored connective tissue that exists throughout the body and surrounds every muscle, organ, and nerve. Its purpose is to provide protection to the inner physical body from external trauma. It is also a structural support for muscles and bones to help them function through a wide range of motion including sitting, running, jumping and changing positions (from [...]

August 15, 2018 By admin Massage aches and pain, active trigger points, Adelaide, Adelaide Massage, benefits of massage, circulation, deep tissue massage, Fascia, lower back pain and massage, Maintaining Healthy Fascia, Massage, Massage for Immune System Health, massage health benefits, massage therapist, muscle aches, muscle spasm, myofascial massage, MyoFascial Release with Massage, neck pain, regular massage, relaxation massage Comments Off Read more...

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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