Articles for tag: Bodywork

Overcoming Abdominal Adhesions

Currently, treatment for abdominal adhesions is most often painkillers or surgery. However, manual treatment in the form of massage and bodywork can be extremely effective at relieving the pain that results from abdominal and pelvic adhesions and can even reduce the adhesions themselves. Because the body is a tightly woven web of tissue, muscle, bone, ...

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Save Money Painting Your Classic Car

Getting your classic car repainted can cost a lot of money, especially if it is not done right the first time. Lots of car collectors think they can save money by painting their own car but in the long run it may actually end up costing them more. You can save hundreds of dollars by ...

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How to Become a Certified Massage Therapist

Massage therapy is a booming industry, and not just in the realm of pampering but the healthcare field, too. The US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the profession will grow faster than average between now and 2012. Americans are spending in the neighborhood of $4-6 billion each year on massages. Massage can ...

Etiquette for Massage Clients

Being a massage client is unlike any other mode of clientele. Not exactly a patient, and not simply a customer-you’re somewhere in between. It’s more involved than getting other body treatments such as a manicure, or your hair cut. Because of this, being a massage client can be a source of anxiety and confusion. It ...

Things You Should Know Before Receiving Shiatsu Bodywork

I hear the term ‘shiatsu’ misused a lot. It seems to have somewhat of a pleasant marketing advantage-it evokes imagery and a sense of things Asian, exotic, and zen. I have seen electric chair massage cushions called ‘shiatsu massagers’, lotions called ‘shiatsu spa cream’, and even backscratchers with little roller beads, called “shiatsu pressure rollers.” ...

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New York City Massage Parlors

There’s nothing like a relaxing and stress reducing massage. New York City offers a large number of excellent massage parlors that will satisfy your massage needs. Now, make no mistake. Massage parlors, particularly in New York City are places where one should, shall we say, tread lightly. Massage parlors can give you an excellent massage ...