Professional therapeutic massage therapy in Kansas City, MO by Aaron Harris, BCTMB
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a neurological disorder that can greatly benefit from regular massage. Motor Neurons are affected by ALS. What is ALS? ALS is a progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor
The deltoid is a triangular-shaped muscle of the upper arm. It has three “heads,” hence the name. On the anterior (front) side of the body, it begins on the clavicle. The lateral (side) head begins on the acromial process, or
Sometimes I think massage therapy was invented specifically to treat tension headaches. These types of headaches are typically caused by muscular stress in the neck and shoulders. Man who needs a massage because of a tension headache. What is a
Carpal Tunnel is the most common repetitive use injury. It affects as many as 10% of adults at some point. Recent studies have reported a resolution of 89% of cases with massage, compared to less than 10% with surgery. Carpal
Whiplash is a term used to describe a collection of injuries that occur with rapid acceleration and deceleration of the cervical spine. Many clients seek massage as part of a holistic treatment plan for whiplash. The mechanism of injury to
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that can benefit greatly from massage. It is caused by repeated microscopic injuries to the connective tissue that connects your heel bone (calcaneus) to the first bones of each of your toes. Pain from
Clients suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) can receive supportive relief of symptoms when working with a professional massage therapist. What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Diagram showing the fusion of vertebral joints in ankylosing spondylitis. Courtesy of Indiana Polyclinic. AS is a
Muscle strains may happen as a result of a specific trauma or accident, but more commonly they are the result of overuse and appear over time. Massage therapy can be an important tool for recovery. Muscle strains often happen during
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
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
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