Archive for June 7th, 2006
Massage Cures Road Rage!!
7 June 2006My clients crack me up! One just told me that they go only 25 mph when they drive home from their massage. They don’t care if everybody passes them, they just cruise at their own pace.
I’ve had clients tell me that massage mellowed them out so much, they would need to be poured into their car. And they don’t care about other drivers, if they get cut off, “that’s okay, they must be in more of a hurry than I am.”
Interestingly, clients also report better reflexes after a massage. I’ve had better focus and productivity while getting regular massages. My mother-in-law claims she feels smarter after a massage!
So, if you’re planning a road trip, get a massage. It will make you mellow, nimble and may make you a smarter driver.
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Clinical Assessment and Massage Treatment for Back Pain and Dysfunction
7 June 2006Iowa’s Cresco Times profiles licensed massage therapist Holly Rasmussen. Rasmussen talks about her recent training in clinical assessment and treatment for back pain and dysfunction.
“It also taught me how to watch the way people walk and stand to see how their posture is affecting the lower back,” Rasmusson, a 1990 Crestwood High School graduate said. “It’s totally different than the relaxation massage people think of when they think about massage.”
Rasmusson said once a patient’s conditions are assessed, a clinical massage therapist “can then address which trigger points and muscle groups need to be worked on.”
“The sessions tend to be more localized,” she said. “I do the assessment of the client and then tailor the session to that person. I am very excited about this new therapy. I will be taking more classes from David Kent in the future to help my clients.”
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