Back pain is a common ailment; however, people may get better within a few weeks through massages. Massage is known to improve blood flow and eases tension, thus providing relaxation to muscles. While gentle massages are pleasurable, it does not necessarily offer relief to sufferers of acute low back pain. Combining massage with other treatments, …
Massage of any kind is relaxing and promotes a feeling of calmness. To many health practitioners, in fact, foot massage has been known to be good for health and well-being. Foot massage is common throughout the east as a healing method. In the east, foot massage is not only practiced on adults but on children …
There is no question that conservative therapy is the best option for those suffering from a Repetitive Strain Injury. From Trigger Finger to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, conservative therapy produces the best results, limited side effects (if any), quicker results, and long-lasting relief. There are many types of conservative treatments that provide a variety of positive …
Employee wellness programs have been there for decades. They were first started as big organizations’ employee perks and later on, they were called corporate or employee fitness programs. Today, employee wellness programs are not only common in large enterprises but small and medium-sized corporations as well. Most of the companies put it on the employee …
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Most of you must have heard of rotator cuff injuries. You might equate rotator cuff with football or baseball but most of the people with rotator cuff pain or injuries are not the ones playing soccer of baseball. They are the ones sitting on the computer all day and working. What Are Rotator Cuff Injuries …
What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that either makes it difficult for a person to fall asleep or has a huge impact on his sleeping patterns. While some might experience it for days, some might experience it for months. But regardless of disturbed sleeping patterns, acupressure might provide some relief. Acupressure is the …
What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a complex body syndrome that causes depression, anxiety, widespread pain in the muscles, mental instability and in some cases, insomnia. People with fibromyalgia syndrome usually seek complementary therapies for relief. According to research, 90% of the sufferers seek one or two CAM therapies to get rid of pain, anxiety, and …
APPLYING THE 4C’S OF MINDFULNESS IN THE WORKPLACE TO ENERGIZE EMPLOYEES AND BOOST YOUR BUSINESS What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the act of bringing all your attention to the present and accepting the very moment that it is. It is less about focusing on work and more about embracing personal power and becoming more conscious …
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Apart from ergonomic desks and retirement plans, employers should look after their employees for the sake of their well-being. Self-care has become a standard or must I say, priority in our lives. So, why not at workplaces? Self-care at the workplace is an area that people have been ignoring for years but now, things are …
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It comes with no surprise that a lot of working people experience stress and anxiety in their lives. A certain amount of stress is normal at home as well as the workplace but persistent stress episodes, irrational and excessive anxiety could lead the executives to anxiety disorder. Stress and anxiety often impact an employee’s performance, …
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To some people, massage is still a luxury item. They think that sparing time and investing money on hour-long massages should happen once in a blue moon. However, in this era, top business leaders and executives are looking up office or corporate massages as a necessity for the employees. Massaging is as important to the …
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What Is Hand Reflexology? Hand reflexology is an ancient practice that involves putting pressure on your hands for targeting specific areas of the body. It is a traditional healing practice that can alleviate body pain and issues such as soreness, muscle spasms, etc. This practice has been proven to bring about instant relief from body …
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If you have ever had a scalp massage, you must know how relaxing it feels. Besides all the stress that it releases, therapists say that it also promotes hair growth. Even though there are limited resources that prove this theory, let’s dig into this and take a closer look at all the scientific evidence behind …
What Is Restless Legs Syndrome? Restless legs syndrome or otherwise, known as Willis Ekbom disease is a medical condition that causes uncomfortable bodily sensations, most often in the legs. It includes all kinds of crawling, creeping and tingling feeling that urges the patient to move the affected limb over and over again. It often happens …
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Experiencing headaches is extremely common if you work regularly, are tired or involve in some kind of physical activity. While there are many pain killers that can treat headache instantly, there are some people who strive to find natural ways to cure headaches. If you are really into natural ways to treat headaches, you should …
Cranial sacral therapy is an alternative massage therapy done by professional occupational therapists, chiropractors and osteopath therapists. It involves the manipulation of skull, cranium bone, pelvic bones and the skin to heal or suppress symptoms of various diseases. When Was Cranial Sacral Therapy Discovered? Cranial sacral therapy was discovered in the year 1970 by a …
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What Is Whiplash? Whiplash is basically a physical injury caused in the spine and the areas or muscles surrounding the spine due to abrupt and prompt jerking motions of the body. For instance, you can have whiplash in a car accident due to sudden jerk motions, backward or forward. Basically, the muscles and the soft …
We all have experienced nervousness, palpitations, and anxiety somewhere in our lifetime. Heart racing, shallow breaths, and difficulty in breathing are common signs that someone is having an anxiety breakdown. It can be mild or long-lasting depending on the situation and the person but sadly if not treated, it can definitely affect someone’s life long …
If you are having tingling pain in your back or shoulder, chances are that it is a muscle knot. The bad news is, muscle knots do not go away easily even if you apply pressure on them. Therapists have suggested a lot of ways to relax the muscle knots but before going on the ways, …
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Massage is an effective treatment for your body if you want prompt recovery from pain and injury. Many people seek massage therapy to reduce stress and anxiety while others seek therapy sessions after and before their intensive workout routines to reduce muscle soreness, muscle stiffness or to loosen the fascia for prompt muscle pain recovery. …
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