Fibromyalgia and the Chronic Pain Condition
What is Fibromyalgia It’s best to start with a fibromyalgia definition. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder which is characterized by extensive pain in the bones and muscles followed by issues with sleep, fatigue, mood, and memory. Often this condition is misunderstood and misdiagnosed, however many researchers believe that FM magnifies painful sensitiveness by influencing the way the brain interprets pain signals. Here are some conditions that increase a person’s fibromyalgia risk factors: If you are a woman. Women are more apt to develop FM than men are. If you suffer from a mood disorder, such as depression or anxiety. If …
Do Massage Therapists Need To Wear Gloves or Not?
One question that is often asked is why would gloves be worn by a massage therapist during treatment. Are there safety concerns that mandate wearing gloves while giving massage therapy? It certainly is different to have a massage with the therapist wearing gloves. But should they? It is sometimes a mandated requirement for massage therapists to wear medical gloves. There are clear-cut reasons why a massage therapist may need to wear gloves during treatment. The first would be if the patient has requested it. The second would be when a therapist decides it is necessary in order to be compliant …
Using Tech to Simplify Your Treatment?
What exactly does that mean? We hope to show you during your next visit to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, but here’s the best explanation we have for now: We prefer to simplify your experience, rather than complicate it! Technology is wonderful, and can be used to improve our lives, or complicate them. It is also at the center of our daily lives and stress. Our goal is to reduce your direct contact with technology while you relax and rejuvenate. While utilizing tech to improve your experience at Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. …
Thanking Our Essential Workers!
Share… Share… and Share Some More! Share with EVERYONE YOU KNOW! We want to spend the week showing appreciation for our essential workers. We know that the past few months have been stressful, and physically demanding with Covid-19 causing quite the ruckus! We’ve compiled 3 packages with special gift packages to go along with each massage series. If you or someone you know work in one of the following areas: Cashiers First Responders DWS Employees Food industry Package Delivery We have a special gift for you – compliments of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. See the images below for details on …
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