Category: Pain & Tension
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Understanding Pain: Your Body’s Signal That Something Needs Attention
Understanding Pain: Your Body’s Signal That Something Needs Attention Pain is one of the most misunderstood things the body does. Many people see it as the enemy, something to silence, push through, ignore or immediately fear. But pain isn’t there to punish you. It is part of the body’s protective system: an alarm designed to…
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Why Do My Shoulders Always Feel Tight?
Why Do My Shoulders Always Feel Tight? “My shoulders are always so tight!” Sound familiar? You’re definitely not the only one. It’s probably one of the most common things I hear at the beginning of a massage treatment. For many people, tight shoulders are just… there. They may not always be painful, but they feel…
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What Are Muscle Knots? Are They Actually Real?
What Are Muscle Knots? Are They Actually Real? One of the most common things people say during a consultation is: “I’ve got a knot in my shoulder.” And they often do feel something there. A tight, sore, lumpy, tender area that seems different from the surrounding muscle. Sound familiar? In fact, I can feel one…
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What Is Muscle Tension? Causes, Myths and How Massage Helps
What Is Muscle Tension? Causes, Myths and How Massage Helps “Tension” is one of the most common words people use during a massage. “I’ve got some tension in my shoulders.”“Is it very tense there?”“I hold a lot of tension in my hips and lower back.” And often, it’s described as something physical sitting in the…