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Gary W Addis, LMT replied to Chris Reynolds's discussion Left shoulder pain, numbness/tingling/loss of strength in hand and fingers???
"It's the only tp I know of that refers pain up instead of down. There may be others ,but that the only one I know. "
1 hour ago
Therese Schwartz replied to Chris Reynolds's discussion Left shoulder pain, numbness/tingling/loss of strength in hand and fingers???
"I had no idea!  Thanks!  I'll check when I have a chance; that's where I have a lot of pain in my back.  Oh - found it!!  Thanks - that will help."
2 hours ago
Gary W Addis, LMT replied to Chris Reynolds's discussion Left shoulder pain, numbness/tingling/loss of strength in hand and fingers???
"You know about the soleus trigger point that often refers pain to low back, right?  Almost always, I find that pain just lateral of the L5/sacrum junction is accompanied by really painful TP on the lateral side of soleus, about 60% up from the…"
3 hours ago
Therese Schwartz replied to Chris Reynolds's discussion Left shoulder pain, numbness/tingling/loss of strength in hand and fingers???
"I am, Gary!  I'm taking next week off, and I'm excited.  And I just figured out (I think, I hope!) a way to help myself with my own serious low back pain.  Woo hoo!  I'll post more later.  Right now my dinner…"
4 hours ago
Gary W Addis, LMT replied to Chris Reynolds's discussion Left shoulder pain, numbness/tingling/loss of strength in hand and fingers???
"Therese, good to hear from you.  Hope you are doing well. "
4 hours ago
Melanie Pittman posted a discussion

Offering Massage and Skin Care to clients

Hello! I will be starting skin care school in early August. I thought it would be nice to be able to offer massage and skin care to clients. Also thinking of the future and being able to provide these services for years to come. Does anyone have any insight/experience in providing both massage and skin care? Do you feel it is worth while and lucrative?
9 hours ago
Melanie Pittman posted a status
"I will be starting skin care school in early August. Thought it would be nice to also have that too offer to clients. Also thinking about th"
10 hours ago
Therese Schwartz replied to Chris Reynolds's discussion Left shoulder pain, numbness/tingling/loss of strength in hand and fingers???
"Gary - aside from your excellent advice, it's fantastic to see LMT included next to your name!!!!"
12 hours ago
 

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Left shoulder pain, numbness/tingling/loss of strength in hand and fingers??? 27 Replies

Started by Chris Reynolds in General questions. Last reply by Gary W Addis, LMT 1 hour ago.

Offering Massage and Skin Care to clients

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