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A recently published study from the Cleveland Clinic shows that multidisciplinary, non-pharmacological integrative therapies, including massage therapy, can improve physical, mental and social health for patients with chronic, non-cancer related pain without increased use of opioid medications.
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Touch—delivered by hugs, holding hands, or caressing, for example—triggers a psychological boost that’s important to emotional well-being and healthy development.
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Inflammation in the gums can increase susceptibility to other forms of inflammation, such as arthritis, through changes to immune cell precursors in the bone marrow, according to new research.
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Krista Dicks, RMT, will be presenting at this year’s event: “Self-Care Siesta for The Massage Professional.” This mini self-care class focuses on awareness to our alignment using Pilates exercises and principles for strength, stability, and a good stretch. A sampling of breath and movement that you can do right from your seat will help you connect your anatomical awareness with how the Pilates principles relate to our everyday life helping our bodies to move more efficiently, reduce risk of injury, and decrease tension. No Pilates experience needed. A willingness to take a break and breathe is recommended.
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CBC’s Front Burner examined the link between wellness culture and anti-vaccine movements in 2021, noting that charisma often outweighs evidence in demonstrating the efficacy of wellness treatments. In many wellness industries, expertise does not matter; personality does. And many of the personalities in wellness have turned anti-vaccine stances into an identity statement. Whether due to ideology, the Dunning-Kruger effect, or a general distrust of conventional authority figures, vaccine conspiracy theories have found a safe haven among wellness services providers.
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Sports Massage provides an in-depth discussion of applications of foundational massage techniques within a sports massage approach. Thorough instructions and over 130 full-color photos demonstrate the correct application of each massage stroke for muscle groups of the neck, shoulder, torso, pelvis, legs, and feet. You’ll also learn how to use advanced working positions in prone, supine, side-lying, and sitting orientations to address each muscle group, helping you achieve a more comfortable and therapeutic session for your client.
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