A TheraCane is a handheld, cane-shaped self-massage tool designed to help you reach and release tight muscles and knots (trigger points) without straining your hands, arms, or shoulders. It’s often made of durable plastic with several knobs or balls that target specific muscle areas. ⸻ How It Works • Trigger Point Release: The knobs apply […]

The difference between medical massage and orthopedic massage lies in their scope, techniques, goals, and who they’re often intended for. Here’s a breakdown: ⸻ Medical Massage Purpose: • Specifically prescribed and outcome-based treatment. • Focuses on a diagnosed medical condition. Techniques used: • Can include a mix of modalities (deep tissue, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, etc.) tailored to […]

Sad to say, I get questions on why drinking water is important before or even after a massage. Drinking water after a massage is crucial for flushing out toxins released during the massage, replenishing fluids lost through sweating or increased circulation, and potentially reducing post-massage soreness. 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻𝘀:Massage can stimulate the release of metabolic […]

IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and Gua Sha are both tool-based manual therapy techniques designed to address soft tissue dysfunction. While they share similarities in technique, they differ in origins, focus, and application. Gua Sha Traditional Roots: Gua Sha, which translates to “scraping” in Chinese, is a traditional East Asian healing practice that involves using […]

Why stretch before and even after your massage? This may be an constant thing you may hear your therapist or anyone telling you, but there are many benefits to it that are helpful. 𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Stretching helps to lengthen muscles and improve range of motion, allowing the therapist […]