Tag: tension
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Body Tension Patterns: Things Your Body Tells Me Before You Speak — Part 2
Body Tension Patterns: Things Your Body Tells Me Before You Speak — Part 2 Even after years of giving massages, the body still finds new ways to surprise me. Some body tension patterns appear to be linked to work, movement and daily habits. Others may be influenced by stress, sport, old routines or simply the…
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Signs of Muscle Tension: Things Your Body Tells Me Before You Speak — Part 1
Signs of Muscle Tension: Things Your Body Tells Me Before You Speak — Part 1 People often think they need to explain everything before I can tell where tension might be hiding. And that’s fair. I’m always happy to hear what has been troubling you, for the simple reason that what I notice and what…
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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 One Massage Won’t Fix Everything
Why One Massage Won’t Fix Everything Massage can make a noticeable difference, sometimes even after just one session. People often leave feeling lighter, looser and more relaxed. It’s easy to assume that if something feels better straight away, the problem has been fixed. In reality, most tension and discomfort don’t appear overnight, and they don’t…
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Massage Therapists Need Massage Too: The Cruel Irony
Massage Therapists Need Massage Too: The Cruel Irony As a massage therapist, I spend hours helping other people relax, release tension and feel better in their bodies. And yet… I will never truly know what my own massage feels like. I know which techniques I’m using. I know where the tension is and what should…
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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…