Archive for June, 2009
Have You Read About Dupuytren’s Contracture?
25 June 2009It is interesting to me that when I have a question about my body issues, I come across articles that help me understand what is going on. MassageToday.com had an article By Judith DeLany, LMT of NMT Center, about pain on flexion of the palmaris longus. I strip my forearm muscles all the time, ice/heat hydro sometimes and use them most of the time. I guess I need more ice/heat contrast.
The article said massage hand tools can cause issues. I love my hot rocks, I don’t know if I could give them up. I am always watching my mechanics with the use of them and don’t feel like I am out of alignment, but their must be something I am doing that aggravates it. Maybe Volleyball? I don’t think I can give that up either. So more stripping and more hydro for me. I have only been Massaging for three years, I don’t want it to end I love it. Got to take care of myself as well as my clients.
Acupressure or Teishin
17 June 2009What is nice about CEs for Massage is that you have a wide range to choose from. I have always been interested in Acupuncture, it fascinates me. I have learned a few Acupressure points and I am familiar with the meridians (not as much as I would like to be) but Acupuncture is a 3-4 year program, and I cant afford that luxury right now with my time or money. Who’s to say I cant learn Teishin?
I have heard of it before and forgotten what it was. I found this information yesterday and was renewed in my thoughts to achieve the goal of learning more about TCM. I found other tools online for under $5 but not as cool. I would love the Jade with silver. Ahh wish list. So at this point it is personal study.
Massage During Pregnancy
10 June 2009In my daily readings I came across this article about the concerns of getting a massage during pregnancy. It has sound advice, it is always best to work with your doctor or midwife, high-risk or first successful pregnancy’s always need special attention.
Any women who has been pregnant will agree that we know what our bodies can and cant handle within the first few seconds. It is vital to be comfortable and healthy. If massage is one of the helpful tools you find works for you, go for it.
NCBTMB vs. MBLEx Round lll
2 June 2009Yes, hind sight is 20/20. If the NCBTMB were to have used this energy, time and money to make changes to their exam in the first place, they wouldn’t be loosing face in the sight of the massage industry not to mention saving a few bucks. I can see where they are coming from, desperation of being squeezed out of the exam world, but Florida and now Oregon. (Big Sigh) Cant we all just get along?
It looks like Oregon is reinstating the acceptance of the NCETMB and may even loose the funding for the Massage Board. Living across the river, I can honestly say with out a doubt that the poor state of Oregon is only getting poorer. Not just in Money management, but brains as well. They cut funding from schools and now licensing regulatory bodies who maintain professionalism and regulate the laws set forth to protect the citizen’s of their state. Ouch, can anyone say mismanagement of funds?
The switch from the NCETMB to the MBLEx for the government agencies was not personal (certificate vs. gov. license), but it seems that the NCBTMB is making it personal. They went after the current Pres. of the FSMTB’s state and now the past Pres. state. I admire their drive, but until they improve on their “issues” I cant support them fully. I am sure it is coming from a good place, its just hard to see what that good place is when their is lawsuits and backbiting.