How Does Massage Therapy Dictate Our Overall Wellbeing?
Massage strongly impacts the nervous system which, in turn, helps dictate our overall wellbeing. Recently, a new client came in and began telling her story of six months of chronic upper body pain, muscle spasms, periodic tingling in her hands plus lack of sleep and more. In her opinion, her medical doctor had failed […]
Spinal ligaments are key to a healthy, pain-free posture, by Libby Winterhalter
Recently, while talking to a doctor, the idea of this article came to me when he said, “Most people don’t even know what the anterior longitudinal ligament is, let alone the fact that it is often both a major cause of – and the secret to curing – forward head posture (FHP).” Ligaments are fibrous […]
The Strength of Achilles (Tendon), by Libby Winterhalter
Two muscles and one tendon can carry up to 4x the weight of your body. The Achilles tendon, or calcaneal tendon, was named after the Greek warrior Achilles. According to legend, his mother attempted to make her infant son invincible by dunking him in the sacred waters of the River Styx. It seemed to have […]
Discovering the True Source of Pain, by Libby Winterhalter
Discovering the true source of pain or dysfunction takes patience, trust and good communication. A client recently reminded me of a time, years ago, when she presented with shoulder pain. Several sessions passed with little to no relief. After moving to work on her arm, she understandably questioned the decision since prior attempts there had […]
Why Doesn’t Massage Therapy Work By Libby Winterhalter, LMT
Discovering the true source of pain or dysfunction takes patience, trust and good communication. A client recently reminded me of a time, years ago, when she presented with shoulder pain. Several sessions passed with little to no relief. After moving to work on her arm, she understandably questioned the decision since prior attempts there had […]
Understanding the Effects Stress Can Have On Your Health By Libby Winterhalter
Understanding the Effects Stress Can Have On Your Health Research shows that stress can be detrimental to your health. Relieving stress is likely the most recognizable phrase used to promote massage. The term stress, as we understand it today, was coined in 1936 by Austrian-Canadian endocrinologist, János Hugo Bruno “Hans” Selye. Selye defined stress as the “nonspecific response of […]
What Are the Actual Benefits of Massage Therapy? By Libby Winterhalter, LMT
What Are the Actual Benefits of Massage Therapy? The benefits of massage therapy: a closer look. Entertaining conversations are never in short supply with my massage clients. These light-hearted discussions inevitably come to an immediate stop, however, when we come across a particularly painful trigger point or a compromised joint. A variety of questions arise, […]
Massage Therapy Is An Effective Way To Help With Respiration and Relaxation By Libby Winterhalter
Massage Therapy Is An Effective Way To Help With Respiration and Relaxation Nearly 20 years ago, I found myself in the hospital emergency room experiencing excruciating back pain and unable to breathe without assistance. I can still remember a doctor talking about the seriousness of the situation. Hours later, my family and I learned that […]
Every ‘Body” and Everybody Deserves Massage By Libby Winterhalter
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Every ‘Body” and Everybody Deserves Massage As a practitioner who strives to build good rapport with each client, it’s important to engage in some conversation in order to begin to get to know one another. Asking questions is an easy, […]
