Massage Chairs and Fibromyalgia pain relief

Those suffering with Fibromyalgia or widespread pain in the muscles and tenderness in areas of the body know how debilitating it can be. Not long ago Fibromyalgia wasn’t considered a physical condition. It was “all in your head”. Now there is actually a National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, it’s May 12th. Fibromyalgia can impact many functions/regions […]

Massage Relieves Myofascial Pain

myofacial pain

Almost everyone suffers from occasional muscle soreness. Whether prompted by gardening, sports or outdoor activities like hiking, aches and pains are familiar companions for most of us. Myofascial pain syndrome is something different. What is MPS? MPS is a chronic pain disorder occurring after a muscle has been contracted repetitively in motions used in jobs […]

Beyond Stress and Muscle Pain: Many Health Benefits of Massage

Health Benefits of Massage

As many of us can attest, massage is good medicine for stress, muscle tension, and pain. Not only does body work itself have benefits, the caring attention of another human being supplies psychological comfort and a sense of connection. According to the Mayo Clinic, massage, together with standard treatments, is a beneficial “complementary and alternative […]