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• Massage Therapy for Stress Relief Symptoms of Stress The physical effects of stress include:   Sweating Pain in the back or chest Cramps or muscle spasms Erectile dysfunction and loss of libido Fainting Headache Heart disease High blood pressure Lower immunity against diseases Muscular aches Nervous twitches Pins and needles Sleeping difficulties Stomach upset   Emotional reactions can include:   Ang ... Lire l'article >>

• Gen Spa is now offering Cupping for Pain Relief The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Practitioners of cupping know that cupping therapy helps relieve pain, improve circulation, dispel stagnant blood and lymph, improve energetic flow, and even serve as a method to treat cupping tools have evolved over time. The theories behind the methods, however, haven’t deviated much from tradition—until recently. Cupping therapy might be trendy now, but it’s not new. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the olde ... Lire l'article >>

• Massage Therapy for Pulled Hamstring        Sports-related problems. A hamstring strain occurs when the muscle fibers of the hamstring muscle in the back of the thigh are stretched too far. This can cause tearing of the muscle fibers. Once the injury has been diagnosed, treatment should begin.          There are three hamstring muscles extending from the hip joint to the knee joint. These are the semi-tendinosus, semi-membranosus, and biceps femoris and form the hamstring muscle group. The function of these muscles is b ... Lire l'article >>

• Pre/Post Surgery Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy What are the benefits of lymphatic massage? Lymphatic drainage massage is to helps: Reduce pain, swelling and inflammation Improve healing and prevent subcutaneous fibrosis Prevent capsular contracture in breast augmentation Accelerate the disappearance of bruising Assist healthy scar formation Decrease patient's recovery time Improve body shape and contour     Does lymphatic massage hurt? The lymphatic system runs very close ... Lire l'article >>

• Sports Massage for Healing Painful Calf Muscles By: Generosa D. Dingal, LMT   Do you have calf pain? Are you feeling discomfort in the back side of the lower leg, from below the knee to above the ankle? Our calves muscles are made up of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. Calf pain can arise from a variety of conditions ranging from accidental trauma to nerve conditions. Calf pain in the absence of trauma or other symptoms is commonly due to a muscle cramp, also called a Charley Horse. Calf pain may last briefl ... Lire l'article >>

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