pain

Sciatic nerve pain can indicate an underlying issue: Certain structures within its path in the lumbosacral, pelvic, and gluteal regions may compress or irritate the nerve.

Clients with fibromyalgia deserve our appreciation and respect, even though they might present some special challenges for practitioners.

Lessening lifelong chronic pain through bodywork can often require a lifestyle change for clients after the healing begins.

The holistic importance of massage therapy needs to be recognized as a key to relieving a client’s pain.

Finding a solution doesn’t always come from knowledge. Sometimes, practitioners have to go a little deeper to find wisdom. 

Encouraging the client to be part of the discovery process can help build the connection with the practitioner.

We can help clients understand that pain indicates protection rather than damage.

Guiding clients toward discovering solutions for themselves is far more valuable than simply giving them the answers.

Handheld percussion massage tools can be an effective way for massage therapists to enjoy the rejuvenating benefits of massage for themselves.

What happens with bones during a trauma is only one part of the picture. Sadly, the rest is often overlooked because you can’t see it on a diagnostic image.

To protect the head when falling forward, one massively contracts the posterior muscles of the neck, which could lead to strain or injury in other areas.

Pudendal nerve pain can sometimes be misdiagnosed as sacroiliac joint strain. A careful intake and assessment can help draw out the details needed to prepare an appropriate treatment plan.