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What to Wear

What to Wear

massage therapy, Q&A

Q: I’m never sure how much to take off/leave on for a massage treatment. What’s generally appropriate? A: It’s really up to the individual how much clothing is removed. Most swedish massage techniques use oil or lotion so skin-on-skin contact is...
Stuffy Nose

Stuffy Nose

massage therapy, Q&A

Q: Why does my nose always get stuffed up when I get a massage? A: Almost everybody gets congested when they are in the “face down” or prone position. The reason this happens is due to the location of your sinuses and their ducts. The sinuses are located...
Flat Feet

Flat Feet

conditions, Q&A

Flat feet or Pes Planus is a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches.

Scar Tissue

Scar Tissue

massage therapy, Q&A

Adhesions (scar tissue) are dead fibrotic tissues that form mostly in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and joints. They occur as a result of injury, surgery or repetitive motion.

Calf Cramps

Calf Cramps

conditions, home remedies, Q&A

Q: Why do my calves cramp while I’m asleep and what can I do to prevent and/or deal with it? A: There are certain medical conditions that can predispose a person to leg cramps but for most, the causes are unclear. They tend to happen most when there is a fluid...