There are so many categories of soft-tissue dysfunctions, we cannot expect to know them all. But let's learn a few common soft-tissue injuries and how to approach.
Shoulder pain and stiffness are common upper extremity complaints. Interestingly, recent research indicates mechanical impingement may not be the primary cause of pain in some cases. So what's the cause?
Have you ever noticed your fingers cramping or forearms slipping along the client’s skin when attempting to apply deep-tissue techniques? Here we'll deconstruct a few hand and forearm maneuvers.
Balance isn’t easy. Whether in our life or in our body, finding the sweet spot between life’s extremes can be complicated. The lower in the body we look, the greater the forces of standing and balancing become.
Like many arrangements, there can also be downsides to partnerships. Let's review some pros, cons, and considerations of running a massage business together.
When we consider our communication, it’s easy to see that we don’t think much about how our assumptions and our culture influence the stories that take shape in our minds or how we hear things shared with us.
Boundaries—defining them, communicating them, and guarding them—can be tricky. All humans have a right to choose their boundaries. Sometimes this is easier said than done.
The hip joint, and more specifically the coxal joint, is formed by the articulation of the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis. This joint serves as a bridge—let's learn its mechanics and movements.
