Introducing Neurodynamics Neurodynamics is a field that focuses on the essential mobility of the nervous system. It gained attention in rehabilitation practice from the contributions of pioneers such as David Butler and Michael Shacklock. The neurodynamic framework provides massage therapists a powerful lens to view and address pain and injury conditions. This approach focuses on … Read more
Post-Surgical Clients: Therapeutic Basics Massage therapy plays a crucial role in post-surgical recovery, offering a wide range of benefits that can enhance healing and overall well-being. After surgery, the body undergoes a natural healing process that involves tissue repair, reduction of inflammation, and restoration of function. However, this process can be accompanied by discomfort, stiffness, … Read more
The suboccipital muscles in the cervical region often contribute to chronic neck and headache pain. These muscles are frequently under postural strain due to common daily activities, such as forward head posture from prolonged computer use. Traumatic injuries, such as whiplash from a car accident, can also significantly impact these muscles. The suboccipital muscles are … Read more
The quadriceps muscles play a crucial role in lower extremity movement and stability. They are a central focus in walking, running, and jumping. Issues within this muscle group can lead to significant conditions, such as patellar tendinosis, chondromalacia, and patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). PFPS is a condition characterized by anterior knee pain, often linked to … Read more
Updated 01/03/2024 Introduction Modern society requires a great deal of repetitive thumb use, especially from texting on mobile devices. A recent study investigated the frequency of text messaging among university students and found that close to half of these students were sending an average of 50 text messages per day. Many of them were experiencing … Read more
One of the more debilitating conditions in the hand is trigger finger. In this painful condition, the tendons of the finger or thumb cannot bend or straighten smoothly due to thickening, swelling, or nodules in the tendon, its synovial sheath, or the connective tissue bands around the finger. Trigger finger can be an overuse syndrome or a … Read more
Updated 11/30/2023 The Issue In the massage profession, you’ll find a wealth of courses teaching new techniques. Clearly, learning new techniques can enhance your skills and abilities, giving you more ways to address client problems. However, for orthopedic pain and injuries, the emphasis on techniques can be misleading. Even with simple conditions, the treatment technique … Read more
Foot pain is a common occurrence in our society. Whether it is standing all day on your job, or giving your feet a serious challenge by running long distances on pavement, the feet certainly can take a beating. Most everyone would agree that it feels great to get your feet massaged, and massage therapy can … Read more
Learn about new research indicating that the standard guidelines for cryotherapy may need to be reconsidered. Introduction Practitioners frequently get asked whether to use heat or cold for soft-tissue pain and injury problems. Of course, the correct answer is always that it depends on the nature of the client’s condition. But what are the key factors upon … Read more
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