Best Health And Wellness Info

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! The following video gives an overview of the bodywork method known as “Rolfing” or “Structural Integration”.  Rolfing involves fairly deep massage of the soft tissues, and it can be uncomfortable or even painful in some instances, but a […]

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Back pain is an extremely common problem in the United States and most developed nations.  It has been estimated that 80% of adults will experience at least one major episode of back pain in their lives.  Many of these episodes of back pain will resolve on their own (with or without any kind of treatment), […]

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arthritis

The claims made in the above video may seem a little hard to believe, but my 17 years of practice experience treating musculoskeletal pain and arthritis puts me in complete agreement with the doctor in the video.  I often tell patients that there is a huge difference between having arthritis and having arthritis pain.  In […]

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The following articles discuss the many benefits of massage therapy:
Massage - Benefits of Massage
SUMMARY: Massage is an ancient healing art with enormous benefits for all the systems of the body, some of which are outlined below.
Fitness-related Benefits of Massage
SUMMARY: Ask someone their reason for getting a massage and you’re likely to hear “because it […]

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The following links provide excellent information about what trigger points are, what symptoms they can cause, and various ways to treat them:
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Trigger points, and Treatment Options
SUMMARY: Myofascial pain syndrome can be considered, at least partially, a side effect of our modern lifestyles. It is caused by numerous factors: trauma, tension, inflammation, […]

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