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All Blog Posts Tagged 'pain' (28)

Water-natures natural healing remedy by Andrew Wolfe,LMP

Have you ever been told by your massage therapist after receiving a massage to drink plenty of water? You may ask yourself, ''Why is this"?

The body is mostly composed of fluids. The skin holds the fluids in as well as holding other structures together - like a body suit. Fluids in the body consist of lymph, blood, cerebrospinal fluid as well as other fluids as carriers to help in the transportation, distribution and elimination process. It thereby supports the ability to heal, restore,… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:03pm — No Comments

Clarifying massage and insurance coverage by Andrew Wolfe,LMP

It has come to my attention the need for more education about massage therapy benefits and the coverage under insurance.

First, providership is essential for the practitioner, whom is qualified by credentialing and training.

Second, is the need to look at the individual (patient’s) plan, provision and policy of the insured, whether it be an individual or group plan. Just because a provider is listed as preferred on your insurance plan does not mean you have… Continue

Added by Andrew Wolfe,LMP,Mms. on January 17, 2011 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Misconceptions about knee pain "its deep in the joint/cartilage, arthritic, part of getting older?" simple solutions for you and your clients.

I have recently asked all my clients about their knee pain. They had not perceived massage as able to offer effective relief as they frequently thought it was bone or cartilage pain.

The following, is a suggested method you can try, on a big cross section of your clients from athletes to chronic pain sufferers.

First practice this during "swap treatments " with your fellow massage…

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Added by Stephen Jeffrey on October 6, 2010 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

Therapist as Patient (Football and Therapy, W-0, L-3)

This post isn’t really about football…

How does it feel when the therapist becomes the patient?

I am writing this as the Buffalo Bills are losing (again) with little chance of recovery. And, as I sit at my computer, I am recovering from a back flare-up. It has been with me for

12 years now, since that horse decided she did not like me on her…

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Added by Walt Fritz, PT on September 26, 2010 at 8:31pm — 5 Comments

Scar Tissue: The gift that keeps on giving!

The drama with my mom continues...

The scar tissue that twisted the colon that caused the hernias and blocked the colon eventually became a nasty case of… Continue

Added by Amanda Cizek on September 11, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Pain relief through energy block release

My training started with an herbalist who taught me how to release pain through energy points. All have energy within us. This same energy can be used to release blocked energy signals in those experiencing pain. Negative energy must be reversed before using this method. For more information

Added by Wayne Vogeler on March 21, 2010 at 5:21am — No Comments

Someone posted an article about foot pain and our staff and alumni responded.

Someone posted “What is the best modality for foot pain? Foot pain can exist in many areas, plantar surface, dorsal surface, deep, superficial, and can be caused by multiple factors. Which modality would you use to alleviate conditions of the feet?” I tried to find the article which was posted a week ago but it's been deleted. Anyhow, here's a few responses from some of the staff and alumni at ASIS, including a few NCMTBM CE providers here at ASIS.

This is from Wendy Hines,… Continue

Added by ASIS Massage Education on August 5, 2009 at 1:29pm — 4 Comments

TMJ, Headaches and Facial Neuralgias

TMJ Pain Solutions is proud to introduce the MyoFree(r) Solution, the world's first intra-oral therapy system that effectively treats the myofascial pain associated with TMJ and other head, face and jaw dysfunctions, including headaches and facial neuralgias.

The MyoFree(r) Solution is a LIFE-LONG, SELF-CARE, PAIN RELIEF SYSTEM, based on intra-oral trigger point release therapy. The solution includes the MyoFree(r) massage tool, a carrying case, a quick start guide, and a detailed… Continue

Added by Gail Falzon, RN on July 17, 2009 at 3:10pm — No Comments