Tamara's Massage Therapy

11/20/2025

What is a knot in your muscle? I have heard so many explanations and basically it can be caused by many things . . . Maybe emotional stress and tension or tight fascia or muscle tissue that’s decreasing circulation and causing nerve pain in that area or a build up of metabolic waste in the tissues causing spasms and soreness.
Improving circulation in the area will reduce that tight sore tissue and help relieve pain.

“We think that a knot is a chronic change in the tissue where there’s a decrease blood supply,” says Dr. Clifford Stark, almost like a tiny patch of cramped muscle tissue.

11/05/2025

This is just a reminder to get in some daily stretching!

10/29/2025

Many of my clients who deal with chronic pain find relief by getting regular massage therapy. Life experience can be transformed from coping with pain and popping Advil to having no pain. Often times massage therapy can make that life change.

Let’s explore the history of massage, the variety of massage techniques available, and most importantly, how massage can treat your chronic pain!

09/19/2025

A rotator cuff can be injured by the repetitive motions of a sport or by daily repetitive motions done at work, etc. Small tears can accumulate with chronic stressors. Massage can stimulate healing and workout soreness pain and scar tissue and increase range of motion again..

Deep tissue and trigger point massage for rotator cuff injury will remove the muscle knots and adhesions you may experience from the injury.

09/15/2025

It is no wonder that tight neck muscles can trigger headaches. It is a challenge stretching theses muscles yourself. Massage helps stretch and relax these muscles.

This article provides an overview of the neck muscles, their anatomy, origins, insertions, actions, and innervation. Click now to learn more at Kenhub!

09/07/2025

Whether you are playing a lot of golf or running or just lifting weights you can benefit for a sports massage. It may include deep tissue and circulation techniques or even stretching and heat therapy. A sports massage is focused on the muscles used most in your sport.

A sports massage is different from a regular massage. Athletes can use it pre-performance, post-performance, during training, or for rehab. Learn more.

09/04/2025

Massage reduces cortisol levels, releases endorphins, and increases blood circulation (more oxygen and nutrients to the cells muscles and even brain).

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a common companion for many people. Chronic stress can have severe consequences on both mental and physical

09/03/2025

https://propelphysiotherapy.com/massage-therapy/what-is-deep-tissue-massage/

Deep tissue massage (DTM) is a particular form of massage therapy used to treat many issues, including high blood pressure, low back pain, and reduced range of motion. This form of massage therapy consists of many different techniques that can be used to address specific areas of concern and promote...

08/22/2025

A rolling massage stick is a great way to work out painful tight muscles between massage sessions. Here are a few great ways to use the massage stick . . .

Our staff educate clients o take control and responsibility of your injury recovery and we often include self-massage/release instructions. This can include the self-massage stick.

08/21/2025

Tamara’s Massage Therapy office. A place to relax and heal.

08/19/2025

Tight neck and shoulder muscles are very common and for good reason. Every time you pick something up, push or pull, look down, or sit in a chair at your office or car, or sleep with the wrong pillow these muscles are being worked. Some stretching being mindful of posture and shoulder and neck alignment throughout the day using heat therapy to loosen up muscles and of course, getting a massage can all be helpful to loosen up these muscles. Also strengthening the back and posture muscles and lengthening chest and deltoid muscles is also helpful so the muscles in the front of the body don’t pull on the back and neck.

Why You Get Tight Neck and Shoulder Muscles If you find that you stretch, foam roll or do ball release exercises for your tight neck and shoulder muscles, and only get short-lasting relief, then it’s time to change up your plan of action. It’s no […]

08/14/2025

Tight muscles from stress or over use can affect nerves that run to your head and can cause headaches. Also, when muscles stay tight circulation is poor and there is a buildup of metabolic acids in the muscle tissue that can cause pain. So loosening up the muscles with a hitting pad or a massage and stretching and resting can all reduce headaches.

What goes on in our bodies that makes muscles tight, and how does this tightness lead to headaches?