Describing what massage is….badly

August 16, 2020 admin_

Recently a Facebook poster asked the question of the massage profession “how would you explain massage…badly” Needless to say many of the responses were very good and an edited selection is listed below under the various categories. Gratuitous Violence I get paid to beat people up.People pay me to beat them up with my elbows.I torture people until they feel better.People ask me to hurt them.I get paid to make people scream and moan…and they thank me after. Naked (and…

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Dowager’s Hump – Massage and Exercise

January 26, 2020 admin_

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference – based on various YouTube resources. Deep Tissue Massage and Manual Therapy for Relieving Dowager’s Hump – Erik Dalton Massage techniques – standing, assess how tight are the sub-occiptal muscles and then reassess when client is sitting. If tone of sub-occipals are tighter when standing implies that there is an input from the pelvis. Side-lying fist into upper traps. Lean in and get client to gently lift shoulder (restricted…

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Snapping Hip Syndrome Rehab

January 24, 2020 admin_

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube video https://youtu.be/hfUXzY2wQiw “Snapping Hip Syndrome Rehab” Why does my hip snap? Snapping hip syndrome sensation felt on the font or side of the hip that occurs with various motions – can be painful or painless – can be associated with a loud noise through to no noise. External snapping hip is associated either ITB or gluteus maximus moving over the greater trochanter. Can be…

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When Biomechanics DOESN’T Matter: Dr. Greg Lehman

January 1, 2020 admin_

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxEVBVlHpQE Biomechanists find dysfunctions. Muscle timing changes, muscle tightness, ROM, weakness, stability, glute inhibition, lower crossed syndrome, altered motor control etc. We thought that biomechanics was relevant. But how many biomechanical research findings have changed clinical practice for pain? (maybe helps with injuries but not pain. Biomechanical studies try to improve how we function. We must answer: Once defined and measured is it…

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Tendinopathy: 4 great loading programmes for tendinopathy

Tendinopathy: 4 great loading programs for tendinopathy

January 1, 2020 admin_

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GCBoaNztbA&t=643s First loading option – Eccentric loading. Still most widely used approach for lower limb tendinopathy. Example – heel drops. Research in 90s showed good results but required 180 reps a day! As pain reduces then progress exercise by increasing loading. “Alfredson approach” However, there are limitations. Requires about 5 hours per week to be compliant with protocol. So time consuming. Goom does…

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5 Most Common Myths About MRIs & X-Rays

January 1, 2020 admin_

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZx7-3yIgOg Debunking most common myths about MRIs and X-Rays. Myth One: Imaging shows the cause of pain. Abnormalities are common with people without symptoms. eg 30% of people have meniscual tears without pain. Asymptomatic changes are common – are-related just like wrinkles in the skin. Sometimes imaging finds abnormalities that were present prior to person experiencing pain. Myth Two: Imaging predicts outcomes. Just because…

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Massage Education – Why Are Most Teachers Men?

December 30, 2019 admin_

The vast majority of massage therapists are women. Yet the majority of high profile teachers of massage education are males (and being honest, most of these are white Anglo males as well). This often brings about consternation from female therapists about why they are misrepresented at the upper echelons of the massage teaching profession. Is it another example of the patriarchal society we inhabit or are there valid reasons for it? Without getting to heavily into arguments about glass ceilings…

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Mobile Massage North Sydney

August 4, 2019 admin_

Looking for massage in the North Sydney or Lower North Shore area? Need professional massage from n experienced mobile massage therapist? Richard Lane is available for mobile massage North Sydney , 7 days/evenings. Quality remedial, sports, deep tissue, Swedish and pregnancy massage in the comfort of your home. You choose the time that suits you. I have been providing mobile massage to North Sydney and Lower North Shore for more than 10 years. If you live or are visiting the…

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Mobile Massage Sydney CBD – 7 Days

July 28, 2019 admin_

Great massage available seven days/evenings for Sydney CBD. Richard Lane Mobile Massage Sydney CBD offers professional remedial, sports, deep tissue, Swedish, deep muscle therapy and pregnancy massage to your home or hotel. Whilst there are many establishments that offer massage within the Sydney CBD, sometimes you just want to have the convenience of having the therapist come to you. Richard Lane has providing mobile massage in Sydney for over ten years and is available Monday-Sunday from 10am to 10pm. So…

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Mobile Massage Parramatta – 7 Days

July 23, 2019 admin_

If you live in the Parramatta area and are in need of quality massage then you may not be aware that there are qualified therapists who are available to visit you in your home (or hotel if you are staying in one of the hotels in the Parramatta region). In fact, the convenience of mobile massage Parramatta is becoming significantly more popular. So much easier for you to be relaxing and comfortable in your own home and have the mobile…

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