The Parietal Technique deeply quiets and calms the autonomic nervous system, and so is indicated for agitation, headaches, or neck pain.
Coccygeal pain is often caused by an unstable coccyx, resulting in chronic inflammation of the sacrococcygeal joint. Massage therapy can be used as a conservative treatment.
The quadratus lumborum and psoas muscles are antagonistic yet have an interesting codependent dynamic.
Overactivity and excessive mechanical load are the leading causes of patellofemoral pain syndrome. Massage can play a role in treating patellar tracking disorders, especially in reducing hypertonicity
Shifting the way you talk to yourself (especially in challenging situations) precedes successful communication with others.
When you understand the context that created a problem, then you can work to solve it.
Many autistic people do not see autism as a condition to be cured, but as an aspect of identity. Integrative health care and massage specifically have shown promising evidence of reducing autistic anx
Research shows that the stories we tell about ourselves are key to our well-being.
Some aspects of long COVID are a great match for the benefits massage therapy can provide, so it behooves bodywork practitioners to learn what they can about it. Benefits of massage therapy include su
The ABMP Government Relations team has been busy preparing for the 2022 legislative session. Read about our initiatives for the upcoming year.
In March 2021, ABMP conducted a survey of US massage therapists and bodyworkers. Nearly 3,000 professionals were generous with their time and participation. Following is an overview of highlights from
What we do every day as bodyworkers and massage therapists is taxing work. Here are some stretches to relieve back pain.
Enforcing boundaries protects our income and mental health, but sometimes circumstances call for bending boundaries.
Dysautonomia is a common factor in long COVID; there is an excellent chance that therapists will encounter clients with this kind of ANS dysregulation.
Myofascial layers can be manipulated through prolonged application of tension techniques like myofascial release and passive range of motion.
To achieve repeat bookings, practitioners must (1) understand client goals, (2) deliver value for clients, and (3) design effective treatment plans.
Massage therapists aren't supposed to diagnose. There is some variety from state to state, but for the most part, we are allowed to "assess" but not to "diagnose."
Getting to the why behind your to-do list is key, as that can be the extra motivation you need to move forward on bigger tasks.
Practitioners have to think critically about when and how to share what we know and must resist the temptation to guess.
