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The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

30 June 2015
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Massage therapy is a recognised form of injury rehabilitation, as well as providing other benefits that can help you lead a more active, healthy life. If you have never had a therapeutic massage, but are trying to reduce the level of stress and anxiety in your life, here are some of the benefits you can achieve. Relaxation -- Unlike deep-tissue massage, which is a more aggressive massage method, therapeutic massage utilises light strokes and slow kneading to help reduce the production of cortisol in your body. Read More 

3 Ways To Ease Back Pain In Pregnancy

24 June 2015
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The hormonal and physical changes your body experiences during pregnancy can leave you with back pain and tight muscles. Your growing uterus and baby can cause you to lean backwards to compensate for the change in your centre of gravity, but this puts strain on your back and can cause your spine to shift out of alignment. There are very few painkillers considered safe in pregnancy and they only mask the pain anyway. Read More 

How To Manage Whiplash Injuries

19 June 2015
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When the neck is thrown backwards and forwards, this is known as whiplash, and it is most commonly associated with car accidents, but it can also occur from sudden falls, and sharp movements on fairground rides. The neck is a very complicated area of the human body with vertebrae from the spine that are surrounded by muscles, joints, tissue, and nerves. When a concentrated force is placed upon this area, all of these elements are put under stress and pain can occur. Read More 

How to Introduce Older People to Massage

4 June 2015
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Massage is an accepted health treatment and indulgence amongst the younger generations. However, if you query the older members of Australian society, many of them have a strong reluctance to be massaged. This is a pity, because massage is a wonderful therapy for many symptoms of aging. If you know an older person who would benefit from massage, here are some ways to introduce them to the concept gently. Explain exactly what will happen Read More 

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Working out the tension

It's amazing how much difference a massage can make to your feelings about the world. Before I go into a massage, I'm at war with everyone, fighting for car parks and places in the queue. Afterwards, I start to see everybody's point of view - I smile more and they smile back at me. When I'm relaxed, I have a sense of contentment that rubs off on everyone I deal with. I think everyone should get regular massages; the world might start to be a kinder and gentler place. If you love a great back rub, then keep reading!