The Massage Garage

11/16/2025

Moving Slow as a Slug?
If your body feels like it’s stuck in slow-motion mode — stiff, sluggish, or just not moving the way it used to — your muscles might be overdue for a tune-up.
At The Massage Garage in San Francisco, we help you get out of pain and get your glide back with:
🔧 Neuromuscular Therapy
🔧 Radial Pressure Wave Therapy
🔧 Alignment & movement education to keep you moving smoothly
Whether you're dealing with old injuries, chronic tension, or just feeling “creaky,” we’ll help reboot your muscles, reset your nervous system, and get your body running like it should.
Don’t live life in first gear.
Give your body the tune-up it deserves!™ The Massage Garage — 1801 Bush St, Suite 131A, San Francisco
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11/16/2025

At The Massage Garage we have treated many with trigger finger providing management and relief. Find massage near me in San Francisco.

Trigger finger is a condition where a finger or thumb catches or locks in a bent position, causing pain and stiffness. It results from the inflammation and swelling of the tendon sheath, often caused by repetitive hand use, and can be associated with conditions like diabetes or arthritis. Treatment ranges from non-surgical options like rest, splinting, and steroid injections to surgical intervention in severe cases.

Symptoms
Catching, popping, or snapping sensation when bending or straightening the finger
Stiffness, especially in the morning
Pain at the base of the finger or thumb in the palm
A tender lump or nodule on the palm side of the hand
The finger or thumb becomes locked in a bent position and may require your other hand to straighten it

Causes
Inflammation of the flexor tendon, which can be caused by a nodule forming in the tendon sheath
Repetitive hand use, gripping, or forceful movements
Underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout
Pregnancy

Treatment
Non-surgical:
Rest: Avoid activities that worsen the symptoms.
Splinting: Wearing a splint to keep the finger straight, often at night.
Ice and heat: Applying ice and heat can help reduce swelling and pain.

Medication: Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication may help with mild cases.
Corticosteroid injection: A steroid shot into the tendon sheath can reduce swelling and may alleviate symptoms.

Surgical: If non-surgical treatments are ineffective, a procedure may be performed to release the tendon.
Prevention
Limit repetitive hand and gripping activities.
Take regular breaks during repetitive tasks.
Use ergonomic tools that reduce pressure on your hands.
Stretch and strengthen your hands and fingers.
Manage underlying conditions like diabetes and arthritis.

11/16/2025

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11/15/2025

Did you know your ears can also serve as acupressure tools? Ear acupressure has long been used to relieve various types of joint pain and discomfort. Whether you're dealing with migraines, sciatica, or knee pain, stimulating the right points on the ear can bring natural relief without the need for medication.

These pressure points align with key body areas, providing a non-invasive way to promote healing. As you press on these specific spots, your body’s energy flow is activated, helping reduce inflammation and ease tension. It's a great addition to your wellness toolkit.

Try using ear acupressure the next time you’re experiencing discomfort. Have you ever tried this method? Share your experience with us! 👂💆‍♀️

11/06/2025

11/03/2025

Please help us in wishing our Head Body Mechanic, Gary Mendelson, a happy birthday.

10/31/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Francisco’s Massage Garage Extends $99 Shockwave Therapy Special Through 2025 — Delivering Breakthrough Results for Chronic Pain
San Francisco, CA – October 31, 2025 — The Massage Garage, a leading pain relief clinic in San Francisco’s Healing Arts Building, has announced that its $99 Initial Radial Pressure Wave Therapy (RPWT) special will be extended through the end of 2025 due to overwhelming client success.
Founded by Gary Mendelson, a Certified Advanced Neuromuscular Therapist and Health Educator, The Massage Garage specializes in combining Neuromuscular Therapy with Radial Pressure Wave Therapy — a powerful, non-invasive approach that’s helping clients move better, recover faster, and live pain-free.
“When we pair neuromuscular therapy with shockwave therapy, the body doesn’t just feel relief — it begins to repair itself,” says Mendelson. “My goal is to help people get out of pain and teach them how to stay that way.”
Clients are reporting significant improvements in conditions including plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff injuries, TMJ pain, and chronic neck and back tension. The combined therapies target both the muscular and neurological systems, breaking down adhesions, increasing circulation, and retraining the body’s natural movement patterns.
“I think of myself as a body mechanic,” Mendelson adds. “Your body is your vehicle through life — it runs best when everything is in alignment.”
Mendelson’s background is as unique as his approach. After performing for 25 years in productions such as Broadway’s CATS, he shifted his focus from stage performance to body restoration. Today, his clients — from athletes to everyday professionals — praise his integrative work as “life-changing,” noting improved mobility, reduced pain, and a renewed sense of ease and balance.
Located at 1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, The Massage Garage continues to raise the bar for hands-on, results-driven bodywork in San Francisco’s thriving wellness community.
For more information or to book the $99 Initial Shockwave Therapy Session, visit www.themassagegarage.net or call (415) 845-7143.

Media Contact:
Gary Mendelson
The Massage Garage
📧 gary@themassagegarage.net
📞 (415) 845-7143
🌐 www.themassagegarage.net

Whether it’s tennis elbow, sciatica, pulled muscles, migraines, or just a plain pain in the neck, The Massage Garage gets results.

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween, from The Massage Garage!
Hey there!
We’re sending you the warmest (and spookiest!) wishes from your favorite pit stop for pain relief.
We know your body works hard this time of year—hauling bags of candy, carving giant pumpkins, and maybe even chasing a few ghosts. Before all that effort leaves you feeling like a rusty old engine, remember to give your body the tuneup it deserves!
Don’t let those muscle knots spook you. Come in and get those tension troubles exorcised with a neuromuscular massage or radial shockwave therapy session.
Wishing you and your family a safe and fun Halloween holiday!
See you soon,
The Team at The Massage Garage
https://themassagegarage.net/

10/31/2025

10/25/2025

Stuck in Protection Mode? It Might Not Just Be Your Muscles Talking

Why your nervous system could be the missing link in lasting pain relief

Ever feel like your body just won’t let go — no matter how much you stretch, massage, or rest? That’s often because pain isn’t just a muscle problem. It’s a nervous system problem.

At The Massage Garage in San Francisco, we look beyond sore muscles and tight tissue. We look at your nervous system — the control center that decides whether your body feels safe enough to release tension or stays locked in “protection mode.

What Is “Protection Mode”?

Your nervous system’s job is to keep you alive — not comfortable. When it senses stress, trauma, or overload, it can flip into protection mode, tightening muscles, guarding joints, and limiting movement.

These patterns can persist long after an injury heals. The brain holds onto the “memory” of pain and continues to protect an area that’s no longer in danger.

That’s why traditional massage or medication may only offer temporary relief — because the root cause isn’t in your muscles. It’s in the neural patterns driving them.

Aging, Gravity, and Neural Patterns

Yes, muscles naturally change with age, and gravity constantly pulls us down — but stiffness and pain aren’t just about getting older.
If your brain still reads old signals of danger or strain, it keeps the body braced — even when it doesn’t need to.

That’s when you feel the classic signs of “stuck” tension:

-Chronic tightness that always comes back

-Imbalances that one side massage can’t fix

-Fatigue and restricted range of motion

-Pain that moves but never disappears

Why We Look at the Nervous System First

You can rub, stretch, or roll all you want — but if your brain doesn’t understand it’s safe to release, the body won’t let go.

That’s why our therapists at The Massage Garage use advanced Neuromuscular Therapy and Radial Pressure Wave Therapy to:

Identify and reset faulty neural patterns

Restore normal communication between the brain and muscles

Release protective tension at its source

Encourage full-body balance and fluid movement

Once your nervous system understands safety, your muscles follow — relaxing naturally and holding those results longer.

The Before and After: Protection Mode vs. Relief

In protection mode, your body is tense, guarded, and reactive.
After neural re-education and therapeutic release, your body can move freely again — pain subsides, posture improves, and energy returns.

Give Your Body (and Brain) the Tune-Up It Deserves.

Your pain is more than physical — it’s a story your nervous system is still telling.
Let’s help it find a new rhythm.

At The Massage Garage, we combine science, precision, and care to get your system running smoothly again — from the inside out.

The Massage Garage
1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco
415.845.7143 www.themassagegarage.net

Give your body the tune-up it deserves!