Massage Aha!

Professional therapeutic massage therapy in Kansas City, MO by Aaron Harris, BCTMB

Day: July 22, 2019

Common Trigger Points in the sternocleidomastoid.

The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle

The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is the large muscle in your neck that you can see when you turn your head to the side. It is a common cause of pain due to “tech neck.” This muscle is also prone to injury

Muscle cramps can happen during an intense workout, like running in a marathon.

Spasms, Cramps, and Massage

A spasm or cramp is an involuntary contraction of a voluntary/skeletal muscle. Spasms and cramps are essentially the same thing, though often massage therapists and clients will describe a prolonged cramp as “being in spasm.” What Causes a Spasm or