tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42919251154769850902011-12-02T08:34:49.486-06:00Blogging about Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Bodywork in San Antonio, Texas and around the world. Excellent information about all types of massage therapy and what it can do for you.Massage San Antonio Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11922009543662854526noreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291925115476985090.post-55145617099776433602011-08-12T17:36:00.002-05:002011-08-12T17:41:52.854-05:00

Guest Author: William Hall Getting a professional massage just might very well be one of the best ways to relax the mind, body and spirit. These days, professional massage therapists are in high demand, and although the occasional massage from one of these highly trained practitioners may cost what the average person considers a good bit of money, it seems well worth it to many. Not only does it

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Guest Author: Lita StoneIt's common to think that massage therapy is just a luxury that people do because it feels good. It's true that it feels wonderful for those achy and sore muscles. But the truth is, massage therapy also has many more wonderful health benefits. It is true,that the most obvious health benefit of massage therapy is it feels great! When you are in the hands of a good

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Guest Author: Mary EdisonWhen your doctor mentions that you need to start preparing for surgery, I will venture a guess that you will not think of massage as one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself. Well... you are not alone in this thinking and that is unfortunate because the healing benefits of massage are vast. Massage therapy is useful for endless conditions including

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Guest Author: Kevin NaulaertsIn an attempt to understand how and why massage therapy is as effective as it seems to be, scientists and medical researchers from around the world have been studying it for decades. Some characteristics of massage therapy have been conclusively resolved with apparent consensus among the learned scholars, while other characteristics remain as inexplicably

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I'll have to admit to having a bit of writer's block when it comes to making entries for the San Antonio Massage Blog. I haven't been able to come up with a new topic that you, the reader, might find interesting. Maybe it's just me. Maybe it's just because I'm too close to the subject matter. So, if there's a massage therapy or bodywork related subject you would like to see presented here on

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If you've been diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis you've probably been looking for effective ways to treat it and lessen your symptoms. Massage Therapy and Bodywork provided by a skilled Licensed Massage Therapist is effective in treating a wide range of issues. In my San Antonio, Texas based Massage and Bodywork practice I often treat clients experiencing pain from a number of painful conditions

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It's a New Year. 2010 is here and it's pretty common for people to have some stress, aches, and pains. Massage Therapy and Bodywork are very helpful for the New Year's stress, aches, and pains. Maybe your new aches and pains are from an unexpected source, your Nintendo Wii. Yes, it's pretty common to over do it with Wii Bowling, Wii Tennis, Wii Boxing, or even Donkey Kong and end up with sore

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By: Ye ZaoYangSome of the most common massage techniques include the Swedish Massage - undoubtedly the most common form of massage. Swedish massage is known for its ability to bring the body into a state of relaxation and is often the first massage technique that therapists learn. Swedish Massage does not involve deep tissue or layers but is reserved to the upper most layers of the skin and

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Recently I went to a week-long residential training as part of my quest to attain "Registered Practitioner" status in Ortho-Bionomy. During that week I continued to make entries on my FaceBook account and Twitter, and that moved a few people to ask me about Ortho-Bionomy and the training program. What is Ortho-Bionomy? How do you become a Registered Practitioner? Read on.Ortho-Bionomy is a

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Pain between the shoulder blades, called Interscapular Pain, is never pleasant and can lead to frustration while trying to relieve it. Massage Therapy and Bodywork are very effective in treating Interscapular Pain arising from musculoskeletal issues. In my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat Interscapular Pain. Like many painful conditions Interscapular

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No doubt you've heard of Twitter. Maybe you even tweet. For those of you that have no idea what Twitter is, here's a primer. Twitter.com offers free accounts that allow you to create short, 140 character, entries in a blog-like format. The messages are visible to the public and can be sent from any internet connected computer or even a text capable mobile phone. Well, now you can use that

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The question of how often to get massage therapy and bodywork in San Antonio comes up quite often. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, and Certified Advanced Myoskeletal Therapist I've formed some general conclusions over the past 10 years of practice. These are just examples - your individual condition and goals may lead you and your

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It's a simple question...Can Massage Therapy Stimulate The Economy? I say, Yes it can! I know it sounds strange but it's true. If you get a massage you're helping the economy more than everyone in the government combined. How? Read on.The economy of this country, or any other country, depends on people spending money rather than holding on to it or saving it. So, when you buy a massage

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Guest Contributor: Tony EdwardsThere are a multitude of massage techniques. Knowing what a massage technique is or what it can do for you is sometimes confusing. One of the more popular massage techniques is Shiatsu massage. We will see what it is and how it works.Shiatsu derives from both the ancient healing art of acupuncture and from the traditional form of Japanese massage, amma. It is a

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Wow, 2009 is here and it's set to be a really interesting year. Stress is everywhere and so is hope for change. Now that the parties and other festivities are done we're now faced with the reality of our New Year's resolutions. Oh Yeah! You made a resolution to lose weight, get in better shape, be healthier, etc., and you're actually serious about keeping your resolution. Ok, let Massage Therapy

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I've been asked by quite a few people if I know qualified Massage Therapists in other Texas cities like Dallas, or Houston. For the most part the answer is no. I would like to meet some good therapists in those cities but I just don't often get the chance. So, how do you find a Massage Therapist in Dallas or Houston or somewhere else? I'd first look on MassageSoup it's a great directory of

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It's the most wonderful time of the year - Christmas. This Christmas is a little different than those in the recent past. The economy in on everyone's mind this Christmas season and although you want to watch how much you spend, you still want quality gifts for those close to you. What should you get them? In my opinion you should get them the gift of Massage Therapy.Massage Therapy makes a

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Massage Therapy and Bodywork provided by a skilled Licensed Massage Therapist are very effective in treating muscular pain and related problems arising from muscular issues. For example, in my San Antonio, Texas based Massage and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from nerve entrapment syndromes including the well-known Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Like many painful conditions, Carpal Tunnel

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Guest Contributor: Kelly Kilpatrick5 Benefits of Regular Massage TherapyOver the last several years, massage therapy has become a much more widely-used treatment for a variety of ailments, including stress and anxiety-related tension, muscle and joint pain, injury management and many others. Some people regularly visit a massage therapist, while others only make the time for therapy when injured

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It seems as though there are hundreds of types of massage. Well, maybe not hundreds but there are quite a few. Have you wanted to go for a massage session but hesitated because you didn’t know what type of massage to get? Massage can be used for all sorts of purposes and there are numerous techniques that range from deep relaxation to highly effective methods that relieve a wide range of

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Do you have foot pain or numbness? You could have a condition known as Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Massage Therapy and Bodywork are very effective in treating conditions arising from muscular and connective tissue abnormalities. In my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from various muscular and nerve entrapment syndromes including the supposedly rare

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Being a Massage Therapist I give a lot of massages to all sorts of people at my San Antonio, Texas practice. Like my clients I love to get a wonderful therapeutic massage as often as I can. However, like many other people I sometimes have a problem with sinus congestion while lying face down during the massage session. There are number of causes for the sinus congestion such as seasonal allergies

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Getting a massage therapy session is a wonderful experience. But, have you ever wanted to go for a massage therapy session and didn’t know what type of massage to get? Massage therapy uses numerous techniques that range from full-body stress relief to highly targeted methods that relieve a wide range of muscular pains and dysfunction. Five types of massage that rank among the most popular types

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Have you ever wanted to go for a massage therapy session but didn't know what type of massage to get? Massage therapy is a very diverse field of work and there are many types of massage to choose from that range from full-body stress relief to highly targeted methods that relieve muscular pain and dysfunction. Five of the most popular types of massage are Swedish massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot

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Massage Therapy and Bodywork are very effective in treating muscular pain and related problems arising from muscular issues. For example, in my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from various nerve entrapment syndromes including the supposedly rare Pronator Teres Syndrome. Like many painful conditions Pronator Teres Syndrome responds quite well to

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In my San Antonio Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from various syndromes including Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Like many painful conditions Thoracic Outlet Syndrome responds very well to massage therapy and bodywork.What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?Though many people with this condition think they may have just "slept wrong" and awakened with a numb hand, Thoracic Outlet

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I'm frequently asked by massage therapy students, other massage therapists, and even clients what music I like to use during relaxation/stress reduction massage sessions. The first part of my answer to the question is that I use music the client likes to relax with. I have clients that love to listen to classical music like Mozart's violin concertos and some that listen to classic rock such as AC

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It's hard to believe but a New Year is already upon us. Of course now that the parties and other festivities are done we're now faced with the reality of our New Year's resolutions. You know what I'm talking about. You made a resolution to lose weight, get in better shape, be healthier, etc., and you're actually serious about keeping your resolution. Ok, let Massage Therapy help you do it.Anyone

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In my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat men and women who are experiencing pain from various nerve entrapment syndromes. Like many painful conditions involving the body’s soft tissues, nerve entrapment syndromes respond quite well to massage therapy and bodywork. What Are Nerve Entrapment Syndromes? Nerve Entrapment Syndromes are nerve impingement

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In my San Antonio Massage and Bodywork practice I frequently receive calls from prospective clients who are unclear about the differences between incall massage sessions and outcall massage sessions. Some people, never having had a massage, have absolutely no idea what the terms incall and outcall mean. Many are surprised that there is a difference in price.I'll explain the differences between

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In my San Antonio Massage Therapy practice I offer a variety of massage therapy and bodywork techniques including Hot Stone Massage.Hot Stone Massage is one of the most luxurious massage techniques anywhere. Also known as Warm Stone Therapy, Therapeutic Stone Massage, or River Stone Massage this full-body massage technique may be the ultimate in relaxation massage.Hot Stone Massage uses smooth

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In the most recent term of the Texas Legislature the legislators finally took positive action regarding the laws governing Massage Therapy in the state. Many Massage Therapists and Massage Therapy associations in Texas have been asking the legislature to increase the number training hours required for massage therapy licensure in the state. Prior to this legislation only 300 hours of training

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Yes, it's that time of year. Christmas isn't far away and you're going to want gifts for your friends and family while celebrating this holy time of year. What should you get them? In my opinion you should get them the gift of Massage Therapy.Massage Therapy makes a great gift because it shows you care about the well being of the gift's recipient. Giving the gift of Massage Therapy says "I wish

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A very common question asked of me and countless other massage therapists is "Aren't you tired after doing massage all day?" It's a perfectly valid question and one that I'm happy to answer. Many people believe that massage therapists obviously must be tired after a day's work. After all, they reason "Don't you have to really work hard to rub out all the knots and get into the deep tissue?" The

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Have you been experiencing pain? Maybe you've got some low back pain, neck pain, or hip pain? How about chronic tension in muscles and joints? Would you like to be able to bend over to put on socks or shoes? Do you want to feel good again? If so, you might be ready to try a type of therapeutic bodywork called Ortho-Bionomy. For several years now I've used Ortho-Bionomy in my San Antonio

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In my San Antonio, Texas Massage and Bodywork practice many of the people that come for treatment are seeking someone to help them with muscular pain and chronic tension from Trigger Points. Not all of these people have heard of Trigger Point Therapy but some have heard that Trigger Point Therapy is an effective method of naturally relieving their muscular pain. What they've heard is absolutely

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In my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from various syndromes including Piriformis Syndrome. Like many painful conditions Piriformis Syndrome responds quite well to massage therapy and bodywork.What is Piriformis Syndrome?Piriformis Syndrome is the name of a painful nerve entrapment condition in which the sciatic nerve is placed under abnormal

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Have you been wanting to get a really good therapeutic massage here in San Antonio but don't know whether the massage therapist is any good? Well, here's your chance as a new client to try out one of San Antonio's favorite massage therapists at a $10 Discount on a 1 hour, 90 minute or Hot Stone massage. That's right $10 off of the regular charge for a 1 hour, 90 minute, or Hot Stone massage just

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Did you know that the many different types of massage therapy in the world share 5 basic massage strokes? Of course there are a number of variations on these five basic strokes and each system of massage has different ideas on how they are used - but there's only 5.Effleurage - This is probably the most often used stroke in all of massage, it's the gliding stroke. The gliding stroke of Effleurage

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What is the best type of massage to get? I hear that question a lot in my San Antonio Massage and Bodywork practice from people who are new to receiving massage therapy and bodywork. Many have heard that they "are supposed to get" a deep tissue massage to truly relax while others have heard that one technique will solve everything permanently in one hour. They don't know how to choose and Massage

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When should you get massage therapy or bodywork? The question comes up a lot more than you might think. People ask whether they should get massage therapy in the morning, afternoon, or the evening. They want to know if they should come in for massage therapy before they start hurting, or wait until their muscular pain is unbearable. Some ask if it's better before, during, or after a workout or

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Welcome to my Massage San Antonio Blog. I'm your blogger Ben Crabtree, LMT, CNMT. This blog is dedicated to informing the public about Massage Therapy and Bodywork in the San Antonio, Texas area. Entries in the blog will vary from information about different massage therapy and bodywork techniques, benefits of massage and bodywork, medical conditions and pain syndromes helped by massage

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