Technique

Trigger points, hypertonicity, strains, sprains, and a host of other complaints are all common causes of low-back pain. In this column, we’ll look at cluneal nerve entrapment.

There are many massage modalities that help improve posture—graded exposure stretching is one of them. But a technique Erik Dalton calls “Spindle-Stim” can also be a valuable tool.

Empaths are able to create nurturing environments for clients due to their innate sensitivity to energy. Without words, they’re able to soothe the unspoken anxieties of those around them. While empathy is a gift, it is not without its shadow side.

As a massage therapist, you probably learned at some point that if you are really present when you work, your work will be worlds better.

One of the more debilitating hand conditions is trigger finger or thumb. Trigger finger can be incapacitating and painful. It can also be the result of another systemic problem.