H.H- Registered Massage Therapist

10/28/2022

People spend hours every week crouched over a computer/ desk or looking down at their phone. This can cause headaches, neck pain, that stabbing burn under the shoulder blade, sore forearms, and tingly hands.

When we stay in these positions for hours and days on end our bodies respond with some lasting pain patterns that can’t be fixed with a hot shower or a yoga class.

Managing the physical demands of desk and computer work are about just that: management.

What can help manage the pain and soreness?

• Regular massage
Regular massage can be helpful for the aches and pains caused by computer and desk work. Skilled massage can help lengthen the tissues that are tight, ease the tissues that are pulled taut, and remind your body how it’s supposed to feel. A good Massage Therapist can help you determine the best between-massage stretches and activities to keep you feeling good.

• Changing position frequently
There is no ‘ergonomic’ setup that can make staying in one position for 8+ hours a day comfortable or good for your body. The key is to change your position throughout the day.

• Movement breaks
Frequent short breaks to stretch out the muscles that have been bunched up can really improve how you feel overall.

• Strength training
Stretching is great, but sometimes strengthening the right muscles is part of the solution to easing back and shoulder pain

Finding what works best for you can be a challenge, but I’m here to help!

10/09/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to all my clients! May your home be filled with happiness and Love!🤎

10/07/2022

Do you suffer from regular headaches? I may be able to help!

Headaches are pretty easily defined as pain in the head. But not all headaches are created equal.

Different types

• Tension headaches -most common type of headache, with pain occurring on both sides of the head without other symptoms. The pain can range from very mild to severe.

• Migraine headaches- Often pulsing, and can be accompanied by nausea, dizziness, sensitivity to light and sound, and hallucinations. Some people experience migraines only rarely, while other people experience them on an almost daily basis.

• Cluster headaches- less common, and are generally experienced as severe pain around one eye. “Cluster periods,” during which many headaches occur during a period of time, are interspersed with longer periods without any symptoms.

• Secondary headaches - not conditions themselves, but are symptoms of other conditions. These conditions can be as everyday as a sinus, or more serious, like traumatic brain injury or meningitis. While the pain from secondary headaches can be managed, it’s important to focus on getting the appropriate medical treatment for the underlying condition.

Headaches and massage

• Tension headaches seem to respond well to massage therapy. Not only does massage seem to reduce pain in the moment, but regular massage therapy also appears to increase the amount of time between headaches for those who experience them on a chronic basis. This could be a result of helping to manage stress or underlying mechanical issues that can result in headaches, but there’s no solid science yet on precisely why massage helps, only that it does.

• People who experience regular headaches are also more likely to experience high levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. Studies have found that massage can help with these issues not just in the general population, but also specifically in people who live with chronic headaches.

• Some people with secondary headaches can also benefit from massage. People with fibromyalgia, who often experience headaches as part of their condition, can experience both pain and stress relief with regular massage therapy.

09/18/2022

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08/20/2022

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08/20/2022

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