What Has Two Thumbs and a Propensity to Overuse Them? Me!
Incorporating self-care into daily life is an important task for career longevity.
September/October 2022
Technique
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The Depth of Superficial Massage
Fascia is continuous throughout the body. When you engage it superficially by pushing on it, lifting it, lengthening it, etc., it affects the areas to which it extends without having to engage deeper tissues.
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Bicycle Seat Neuropathy
Pudendal nerve pain can sometimes be misdiagnosed as sacroiliac joint strain. A careful intake and assessment can help draw out the details needed to prepare an appropriate treatment plan.
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Exploring Cartilage Injuries
Massage cannot repair cartilage injuries, but it can be an excellent adjunct treatment that can ease pain, help prevent further complications, and lead to overall treatment success.
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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The Fascial Network: Our Richest Sensory Organ
The estimated number of nerve endings in the body-wide fascial system is 250 million. Compared with the estimated 200 million nerve endings in the skin, this suggests the human fascial network constitutes, in fact, our richest sensory organ.
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Multiple Sclerosis: A Viral Complication?
By Ruth WernerGrowing evidence supports a connection between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis.
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That "What If" Scenario
Massage therapists have a responsibility to have a plan about the logistics of their business in the event of their death or disability.
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What's the Point of History?
Histories taught in bodywork courses need to consult professional historians to become broader and provide context and understanding, not just fact files.
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Cool Muscles: Confessions of an Anatomy Geek
Individual muscles should be explored for what makes them distinct and extraordinary, in addition to their relationship to the kinematic function of the body.
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The Lymphatic System and Fascia
Lymph relies on muscular contractions to circulate throughout the body, leading one to hypothesize that chronic conditions leading to stiffness and less movement will thereby greatly slow down and inhibit the circulation of lymph in the body.
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Meet FR:EIA: The World's First Whole-Body, Fascial-Focused Plastinate
FR:EIA is changing how we look at fascia. Studying FR:EIA's dynamic fascial system helps us better understand its organization, fluidity, and strength, and offers clinical insights into how we treat clients.
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Taking Time for You Will Benefit Your Clients
Back-to-back appointments can be a challenging part of the massage profession. If possible, leave some time between sessions to replenish and restore your body. These stretches can help.
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Self-Disclosure: Use it Sparingly
Revealing personal information to clients can be useful if it pertains to the client's own issues, but self-disclosure should be used sparingly.
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Start a Self-Care Revolution
Full-spectrum self-care requires embracing not only the yin qualities but also the yang qualities to initiate change, stand up for ourselves and others, recommit to our core values, and refuse to suffer.
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The Greater Good
Volunteering and other civic involvement within the community you live and work not only brings personal satisfaction, but can also help build your massage business.