[ SELF CARE ] wrist, hand, and finger stretches

The clinic saw twice as many clients in March 2014 than it did in 2013. More than one client in the past 6.5 years has asked how I can see so many clients and not be sore!

Q: Your hands must get really tired, right?
A: Not really, no.

Here's how I keep my body healthy: SELF CARE! 

If you have an office job (or other hand-intense occupation or hobby), you may benefit quite a bit from regular stretching. Enjoy the video below, and see you soon!

Easy, huh? I love this video because it's quick and effective. My hands help a lot of clients, and I use this video to keep them in good condition. See you soon!

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:
 

OLNEY MASSAGE CLINIC 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
 http://olneymassage.com

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Part 2: three secrets to getting real results from one massage therapy session

Yesterday I covered Part 1: three results from one massage therapy session

Here is Part 2: three secrets to getting real results
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1. I use neuromuscular therapy (NMT) and gentle stretching as well as other complementary therapies which result in a unique session every visit. This client enjoys receiving a different type of session each week and has come to my office for several years.
2. In NMT, a therapist may use a small hand tool called a T-bar to target a very specific area of the body. My training consists of NMT work on the upper extremity (arm and shoulder). This client was able to really tell the difference after receiving NMT as a part of my integrated therapy sessions. 
3. In addition to living with upper back issues, this client's low back is frequently dysfunctional (dysfunction can present as "tight," "stiff," or even just "a little sore"). One way I help ease the dysfunction is to add stretching to a massage session. My training includes both assisted and passive stretching techniques. With this client I get good results with a gentle hand (light to moderate pressure) and hold each stretch for a few seconds. 

All I did was ask her if she felt better. Wow!
Schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:


Cynthia Given, LMT
604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail

 http://olneymassage.com

Part 1: three results from one client's massage therapy session

Hello, new readers! This post describes how an active (or inactive) lifestyle affects the human body (specifically muscle aches and pains). Tomorrow I'll tell you three very specific ways I helped one client with aches and pains related to her job.

• Our muscles adapt to the activities we repeat over and over. Muscle memory is great! It allows us to improve at doing the things we love to do. You can see babies develop muscle memory as they learn to stand and walk, and you will see it in your own body if you have a physical job or hobby (more on muscle memory).
• It can also lead to dysfunction/injury. For example, a man who drives an hour to work and remains seated for 6-8 hours might feel fine until he shovels snow when he gets home.
• One of the ways I help people get relief from injuries is through integrated therapy. Integrated therapy builds on a massage therapist's knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and massage therapy.

Part 1: three results from one client's massage session
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Chief complaint: chronic soreness in back/neck
Session description: 60 minutes of integrated therapy (upper body)

After the session, the client complimented me on:

1. giving a unique massage during each session 
2. using a T-bar tool around the shoulder blades 
3. relaxing the lower back

All I did was ask her if she felt better. Wow!
Schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:


Cynthia Given, LMT
604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail

http://olneymassage.com