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02Jan 2018 by Jacqueline

Child Pain Management With Massage

Massage Therapist, Pediatric Massage Therapist
Child Pain Management Treatment Our children are everything to us. They mean the world and when something causes them pain, it’s almost unbearable for us. We don’t know how to make them feel better and all we can do is stand by and quietly offer support. Most of the time, that wouldn’t mean much as support in itself can’t take away the pain. Pain doesn’t target only children in certain stages of their lives. Children of all ages can experience acute and chronic pain. Sometimes, there are clear cut remedies and solutions to manage the pain but in most cases, the solution is not easy. So what can be done? While some cases can be treated using pain medication and other chemicals, there are some exceptions. More and more parents…
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05Dec 2017 by Jacqueline

Customized Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist
Customized Massages One can benefit from a massage that is designed to one’s specific needs. Customized massage is just that and more as the client can choose the style of massage that s/he needs. The licensed massage therapist ascertains the goals of the patient with a view to creating a session that achieves optimal results. Children diagnosed with ADHD benefit tremendously with non-medicated therapy that curbs their erratic behavior. Kids, who are on a cocktail of massage sessions customized to their needs, feel more content and are able to handle regular tasks as compared to other forms of physiological or alternative methods. Massage Therapy for ADHD Children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder are not easy to handle. They often relate to just a few people who can handle them, the…
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01Dec 2017 by Jacqueline

Swedish Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist
What is a Swedish Massage?  With the variety of massages available today, it can throw you off balance as to which one suits you and which one may not suit you. The technique of each massage is adapted to suit different requirements. Some concentrate on basic relaxation techniques whilst other techniques work on healing and injuries. Swedish massage therapy originated from Sweden. It is considered a modern concept that aids in healing the body and the mind. Specific strokes like tapotement (tapping) and effleurage are used to help reduce joint pain, muscle stiffness, flexibility, improve blood circulation, osteoarthritis, and other conditions. There are five basic techniques to a Swedish massage and they are: Friction Through this method, the patient experience a certain amount of heat whereby the muscles are relaxed.…
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05Nov 2017 by Jacqueline

Relaxation Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist
Relaxation Massage Therapy  When you think relaxation massage, you know that you are on the right track to a stress-free life, giving rise to rest. The technique is not necessarily designed to treat pain or sickness but helps one forget about the problems and let relaxation take over. During a relaxation massage, patients are advised to remove any or all items of clothing on their person. They lie down on a massage bed with a sheet strategically placed on certain parts of the body. One can wear on underwear if one pleases or not – it is advisable to keep them on. The licensed massage therapist then works her magic on ridding the stress from the body. Every session requires a peaceful ambiance. If required, one may even have lighted…
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01Nov 2017 by Jacqueline

Medical Therapeutic Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist
Therapeutic Massage Therapy Most people associate massage with relaxation, which is okay, but there are other facets to this form of contact therapy. Medical massage is a great method that helps alleviate pain and heal injuries in various parts of the body. It also addresses discomfort in soft tissues of the body. Let us look at a couple of advantages of medical therapeutic massage. Migraines Suffering from an acute migraine can throw you off your game. The illness along with other issues like tension headaches causes anger to spiral out of control. Due to incessant migraines, people feel disoriented, unable to function normally as the illness takes over. Depression Therapeutic massage conducted by a licensed therapist is a sure way to rid the body and the mind of sad thoughts.…
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