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Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain

 


Rubbing skin activates itch-relief neural pathway

 


Teeth grinding and facial pain increase due to coronavirus stress and anxiety

 
 
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Chair Massage

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A practical, visual guide to this rapidly growing field, Chair Massage helps you develop a basic routine and adapt to different clients and situations. Expert authors Patricia M. Holland, MC, LMT, and Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, NCTMB, provide coverage of massage techniques, chair adjustment, body mechanics, and applying pressure, plus specific routines for the lower back, shoulders, neck/head, and arm/hand regions — with full-color photographs clearly demonstrating each technique.

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Lower back pain

The down “low” of lower back pain: Reinforcing your practice with assessment

Lower back pain (LBP for short) has become a physical condition that disrupts virtually everyone at some point in their lives. Also a redundant topic, you simply Google “low back pain relief” and the numerous articles that follow of how to treat and relieve LBP, becomes almost nauseating. Which articles are true and factual, and what others are more placebos with almost taboo practices. Everyone, in each of their own respectable practice has the “cure” to lower back pain. To make matters even more construed, LBP can be a sign of more serious conditions and without having some form of an “advanced” understanding, can lead to headaches for a practitioner, because your treatment might make little to no difference or, heaven forbid, worsen your clients symptoms. » Learn More
 
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On-demand mobile massage

What is the next iteration of on demand mobile massage, and how will technology continue to play a role? We discuss all of this and more with the CEO of Massago, Allan Skok. » Listen now

Responsibilities, Communication Skills and Interpersonal Challenges for RMTs

How does the Code of Ethics frame Scope of Practice in assisting the practitioner in complicated decision making? How do we build a “working alliance” with clients? What is a “touch-triggered” response? How can we effectively set boundaries? This and more as we consider all that happens in the therapeutic encounter. » Listen now