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

Category: Benefits

The Pain - Spasm - Ischemia Cycle

Breaking the Pain Cycle with Massage

Massage therapists, chiropractors, and orthopedists often use the term “pain cycle” to describe the way muscles get “stuck” in a loop of dysfunction. Most of the time, intervention by a professional is required to “break” this pain cycle. How the

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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

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Trigger Points in Gluteus Minimus

What is a Trigger Point?

A trigger point is a focused area in a muscle that remains constantly contracted regardless of movement. Clients often describe this as a “knot.” They are quite painful and refer pain to other predictable parts of the body. Often a

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Inflammation of the Ankle

What is Inflammation?

Ankle Inflammation Inflammation is the body’s response to injury or an infection. Trauma, burns, sports injuries, and foreign bodies such as a splinter or bacteria entering a cut in your skin are common causes. Inflammation is one of the methods

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detailed diagram of the lymphatic system

What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

A lymphatic drainage massage is a highly specialized style with a primary goal of moving lymph fluid through the body. The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is a vitally important piece of your body’s immune system. Fluid containing proteins, anti-bodies,

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cryptocurrency logos - you can pay for your massage with these

Pay for Your Massage with Cryptocurrency

You can now pay me for your in-home/mobile massage therapy appointment with cryptocurrency using your digital wallet. I am currently accepting the following crypto currencies for your convenience: BitCoin (BTC) BitCoin Cash (BCH) Ethereum (ETH) LiteCoin (LTC) 0x (ZRX) Basic

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