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Articles about bodywork (0-50 of 341)
- Why 10 Sessions Vs Treating Symptoms?
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - I am often asked whether someone needs the 10 sessions or a few sessions to address a symptom or complaint such as neck pain. Well I think we all need the process of structural integration to re-align and re-balance an accumulation of strains/sprains from living our lives or difficulties trying to move through this world on two feet. That aside, the primary objective of the 10 sessions is to work in a systematic way of working with strain that runs throughout the body. This means working ...
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- 5 Ways To Better Health In The New Year
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - As 2009 winds down, and in keeping with the various lists and countdowns that have become part of our American culture, I thought Id take a look at the top 10 most popular New Years resolutions on record (and then tell you about my own top 5 list).
According to USA.gov ( a website dedicated to providing information about health, wellness, and more), of the top 10 most oft-cited resolutions, 6 have to do with health and wellness. Losing weight ranked #1. Getting fit ca ...
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- The Story Of Sally: The Role Of Structural Bodywork In Treating Tmj
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (or TMJ) is no laughing matter. It certainly wasnt for one teenager, who came to see me this year suffering from headaches and chronic pain in her jaw.
By the time she came to my office, Sally was 15 years old. She had been suffering from TMJ for three years. Her jaws popped and made harsh grinding sounds when she chewed. She felt a terrible searing ache from her chin to her cheek and sometimes experienced blinding headaches.
Three ye ...
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- Swat It, Lift It, Tear It
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - The Painful Saga of Rotator Cuff Injury
Did you know your shoulder is the least stable point in your body? And you thought it was your brain cells around tax time.
If youve ever felt the pain of a rotator cuff injury, you know it is no laughing matter. It can send a searing ache from the back of your shoulder to the round of it, followed by shards of pain that shoot down your arm especially at night. There are other variations on cuff pain -- from sharp p ...
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- Your Aging Body: How To Relieve Aches And Pains
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - Did you know the number one reason adults over the age of 60 are admitted to a rehabilitation hospital is due to broken or fractured hip?
As bodies age, they change. Its a fact of life. At age 30, you might feel stiff and achy the morning after a game of softball. At 40, you might feel that same stiffness (or worse) after a few hours of gardening. At 50, every morning seems to bring stiffness, neck and back pain. You may be thinking, If thats how I am at 30, 40, and 50, wha ...
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- Management Has Its Own Pain: Take Care Of Your Back
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - When you traded your hammer and heavy equipment for a clip board and PDA, I bet you thought those days of sore backs and strained muscles were over. Come to find out that stress and using your muscles to fight gravity can be pretty hard on your body too.
9 out of 10 adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives, and 5 out of 10 working adults have back pain EVERY year .
The American Academy of Family Physicians
Retrieved March 12, 2007
Whethe ...
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- Top 10 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Back
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - 1.Maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight tends to creep up slowly, so we may not be aware of how it affects us. But try carrying a 20-pound pack on your back all day and youll have a better idea of how extra weight takes a toll on the whole body.
2. Strengthen the abdominal and back muscles. Youve heard it before, but strengthening the abdominals really does help protect the back. In fact, a strong corewhich includes all the muscles of the trunkis important for avoidin ...
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- The Benefits Of Strctural Inegration For Chronic Pain
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - In Structural Integration, we expect to give a cycle of ten sessions. There is a reason for this. We are not dealing with local problems. We are not dealing with the kind of thing that you can say, "Well, I fixed that, that's all." We are dealing with an intent to make a body more secure, more adequate within the field of gravity. This requires that muscles be balanced, and need to be balanced around a vertical line. And, when I talk about balancing muscles, I'm talking about balancing the right ...
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- Do You Have Tight Hamstrings?
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - So is the answer to stretch the hamstrings as often as possible to get greater length and pliability?
Perhaps not.
I recently read an abstract of a research study conducted by Henry Pollard and Graham Ward titled " A study of two stretching techniques for improving hip flexion range of motion".
What these researchers found out was that when they used PNF type stretching for the hamstrings they were able to get a 9% increase in muscle length. However, whe ...
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- The Benefits Of Core Structural Integration For Yoga Practitioners
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - Yoga and The field of Yoga and Structural Integration are much closer than many are aware of. Dr. Rolf herself practiced Hatha Yoga extensively in the 1920's & 1930s. She studied with Pierre Bernard who was a Yoga teacher in Nyack, N.Y. Dr Rolf used her Yoga practice as a means to address back problems she had as a result of a scoliosis. Dr. Rolf used much of the knowledge she gained from her practice of Yoga, Osteopathy, and Homeopathy to formulate Structural Integration. Structural Integr ...
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- "i'll Be Back": Words Of Wisdom About Succes In Weight Training And Promises To Return
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - Few phrases are more memorable in weight training and in Hollywood than Ill be back. Those words uttered (in a robotic Austrian accent) by bodybuilder-movie-star-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger promised a return of the Terminator. But they are also wise words from a highly successful body builder about getting back to the gym and getting back in shape.
Whether you are returning to the gym for the first time in years or you are stepping up your work outs to build strength an ...
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- Structural Bodywork To Eliminate 'tennis Elbow'
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - Spaghetti, Hammers and Tennis Elbow How to Heal the Pain and Get Back to Work and Play
Why they call it tennis elbow I dont know. Most of the patients I see get this unique form of tendonitis from more mundane tasks such as hammering or stirring pot after pot of spaghetti.
Tennis elbow is really a repetitive-strain injury at the end point of a larger strain that began in some other part of the body. Sound confusing?
Heres how it ...
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- Martial Arts "€" Kata, Kimute, Kihon And ...injury: How To Get Balance, Improve Form And Avoid Pain
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - The name Martial Arts comes from the Roman god of war Mars . But today, most who practice the art do so for peaceful purposes such as self defense training, exercise or to bring balance to mind and body.
Even with peaceful purposes in mind, though, there is a good chance you will sustain injury.
According to Go for Your Life.com (an Internet site dedicated to increasing health), karate and kickboxing account for about half of all martial arts injuries . So ...
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- The Benefits Of Structural Integration: An Overview
By: Joseph Ackerman of www.CoreStructuralTherapy.com | - Structural Integration as designed by Dr. Ida P. Rolf is a 10 session systematic process of deep bodywork that improves the structural and functional abilities of the human body in its relationship to the gravitational field. Through the systematic approach of reorganizing major joints, and body segments, while releasing the chronically held tension and torsion patterns we are able to achieve a rapid change in structural mechanics and correction of chronic musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction. At ...
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- Mercedes Benz E55 Amg: World"€™s Fastest Wagon Matched By Top Notch Benz Replacement Parts From Part
By: jaikumar926 | - The new E55 AMG wagon packs power of 469 horsepower and 0-to-60 mph times of 4.6 seconds with its 5.5-liter supercharged AMG V8 engine. It has high-performance four-wheel disc brakes with oversize perforated and ventilated rotors with multi-piston calipers.
The exclusive new wagon also comes with AMG aerodynamic bodywork with AMG 18-inch alloy wheels with staggered tires. Inside, black Birdseye maple trim is standard, as well as special AMG gauges and sport seats finished in nappa ...
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- The Audi Life Story"€¦.
By: Nikki Maidment | - The Audi name began life as a private company, founded in Germany in 1909. The word Audi deriving itself from the German word for listen! Before World War II, the company merged with three other associated companies to form Auto Union the reason why the company uses the four-interlinked rings as its logo. The Audi cars of the early 20th century era were considered very luxurious, equipped with special bodywork.
During the war, the Auto Union plants in Germany were re ...
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- Beat Your Blues With A Thai Massage
By: Eric Dexter | -
What sets a Thai massage apart from other massages is that it does not work on a particular organ or a couple of muscles, but strives to work on the whole body. The Thai massage is a form of bodywork that has developed from the Chinese practices as well as from the Indian Ayurveda. It works on the pressure points, energy lines and the basic body forces.
Beat Your Blues with a Thai Massage There are 6 essential components of a Thai massage
1. Yoga
2. Exer ...
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- Oncology Massage Can Help Ease Effect Of Cancer Treatment
By: Brandon J. Thomas | - Oncology massage is a specific type of bodywork that is targeted toward boosting the healing process of those who are undergoing treatments for cancer. Cancer patients frequently experience side effects from chemotherapy and other treatments, such as surgery and radiation, that cause increased pain, fatigue, low blood count, nausea, insomnia and decreased immune system function.
Oncology massage therapy uses gentle massage as well as reflexology and acupressure to help ...
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- Myofascial Release (mfr)
By: Paula Wilbert | - I have old neck injuries that come back to haunt me from time to time. Waking up morning after morning with an intense headache is a prompt that its time to visit my chiropractor to get my C2, 3 & 4 vertabrae back in alignment. This often proves useful and the headaches subside, but if my adjustments dont hold and the headaches return, I know muscle work is needed to reduce the tightness that pulls my cervical vertebrae out of alignment. A great massage will do wonders, but som ...
Tags: Yoga, Pilates, wrist pain, pain relief, joint pain, gloves, fitness gloves
- Craniosacral Bodywork For Pregnancy And Postpartum
By: Drew Mers | - Craniosacral bodywork can help a pregnant woman relax and find balance and peace with her changing body through the changes that pregnancy forces on the body.
Pregnancy can be an uncomfortable part of life and craniosacral therapy can help. This is because pregnant women cope better with their changes when they have had some care and it has also been shown that this kind of care leads to better care of the infant and a better pregnancy experience.
The emotional ...
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- Check Out The Stylish Auto Cars
By: David Bravo d | - Today there are many cars in the automobile industry to choose from. You can buy your choice of car from any car manufacturer. There are many car manufacturer companies in the automobile world. It is not mandatory to buy a car from a local company, you can even import a car from foreign companies. Car dealers do provide various lucrative offers to the car buyers. You can search for a good deal if you are looking for a cost-efficient car. There are many things that you must consider before buying ...
Tags: Car Bodywork details, Car Engine, Car Dimensions and Weight, Car Performance, General car informations, Car Chassis
- Shiatsu Massage-combining Massage And Shiatsu For Ultimate Relaxation
By: Lita Stone | - Shiatsu Massage has become a popular form of healing bodywork. Its a relaxing blend of traditional western massage and Shiatsu, a form of acupressure, a healing form that comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is taught that our core energy, or chi, flows through a specific pattern of channels, called meridians. Its taught that disease is a manifestation of our chi becoming imbalanced. Being a variation of acupressure, Shiatsu works to stimulat ...
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- 5 Really Great Ways To Get Yourself In Order
By: Wayne C Allen | - 1. Get over Yourself
When I lead training events, I invariably start the things with dancing, and the usual first song is "Get over It," by The Eagles. The song is a none-too-subtle reminder that the "Cult of Victimization" is alive and well, especially in North America. We live in an age where people want complete freedom coupled with no responsibility. (see # 4). This plays out in lots of weird behaviour and when things go south, the finger pointing starts.
Getting ov ...
Tags: communication, self-responsibility, bodywork, honesty, integrity
- Five Important Visual Checks When Buying A Second Hand Car
By: James Todman | - You don't have to be an automotive expert to spot potential problems when buying a new car. Here are five visual checks that will help you make the decision whether to buy a second hand car.
1) Car Tyres
Ask when owner last fitted new car tyres. Check the tread depth. If it's below 3mm the car tyres will soon need to be replaced. The legal limit for tread depth is 1.6mm.
Look for uneven wear. This may indicate a problem with the car's steering, suspen ...
Tags: car tyres, VIN number, bodywork, oil, mileage, clocking, car tyre advice
- Massage Therapy: A Stress Reliever?
By: Amy Nutt | - For decades, massage has been touted as a method of stress relief, but unless you've experienced the benefits of a good massage yourself, you might be skeptical. After all, a decent massage can put a bit of a hole in your wallet, so is it really worth it? Will you really be relaxed and calm after some bodywork?
The answer depends on the masseuse. There are some people who can turn a massage into something uncomfortable and utterly useless, but in the hands of an experienced masseu ...
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- Massage Therapy And Carpal Tunnel Syndrome-00-1545
By: Ben Crabtree, LMT | - Massage Therapy and Bodywork provided by a skilled Licensed Massage Therapist are very effective in treating muscular pain and related problems arising from muscular issues. For example, in my San Antonio, Texas based Massage and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from nerve entrapment syndromes including the well-known Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Like many painful conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome responds quite well to massage therapy and bodywork.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ...
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- Ttouch - A Powerful Healing Technique Anyone Can Learn
By: Cattie Coyle | - Getting in TTouch With Your Dog by Linda Tellington-Jones is one of several books on how to use these very small, light movements to address a variety of health and behavioral problems in dogs, cats and horses.
TTouch is a bodywork technique that was invented and developed by Linda Tellington-Jones in the 1980s. She initially developed it for use on horses, but soon started using the technique on wild animals and pets as well, and eventually also on humans. Over the years, Tellin ...
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- Whole Body Massage With A Massage Chair Recliner
By: James Knolan | - Nothing beats getting a full body massage when you are tired and your muscles are aching. The initial tension and muscle stiffness makes you sensitive to the massage therapy. As you relax both your body and mind, the massage starts to relieve those aches, pains and anxieties. The relief from the soreness is very positive. Most people view a massage as a treat and something they have to go to a spa to receive. The advanced massage chair recliners of today are starting to change all that.
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- The Tradition Of Shiatsu Massage Evolves In Shiatsu Massage Chair
By: Steve Taylor. | - Shiatsu massage has been a tradition in Japan for centuries. The literal meaning of shiatsu is finger pressure. Using this finger pressure was found to help regulate and control energy flow throughout the body. The fine art and tradition of shiatsu has been passed to today's massage therapists. The shiatsu massage therapy relieves aches and pains while increasing alertness. Japan also gave rise to massage chairs which were developed along with Japanese technological advancement. These mass ...
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- Get Back Pain Relief Using A Hawaiian Massage Chair
By: Steve Esquire | - Maybe you get pain or aches in the back. Do you just live with it or have you tried to seek treatment? Many times treatments for back pain will include massage therapy. Massage therapy eases aches and pains, increases blood flow and helps the healing process. One massage technique, the Hawaiian massage is good for back pain relief. The Hawaiian massage therapy uses swaying motions with deeper tissue penetration and some stretching.
Hawaiian massage has a long history. It was ...
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- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome And Massage Therapy
By: Ben Crabtree, LMT, CNMT | - Do you have foot pain or numbness? You could have a condition known as Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Massage Therapy and Bodywork are very effective in treating conditions arising from muscular and connective tissue abnormalities. In my San Antonio, Texas based Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat pain from various muscular and nerve entrapment syndromes including the supposedly rare Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Like many painful conditions Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome responds quite well to treat ...
Tags: tarsal tunnel, massage therapy, san antonio, texas, therapist, massage, neuromuscular, nerve entrapment, tibial nerve, myofascial, trigger points
- Shiatsu Massage Chair Review
By: Steve Esquire | - What is a shiatsu massage chair? Shiatsu massage is a specific type of massage therapy with its roots in Japan. Many massage chairs came from Japan and shiatsu is what Japanese are most familiar. So many massage chairs got labeled as shiatsu massage chairs. Now it seems everyone is using the shiatsu designation. We take a look at shiatsu massage and its origins which can then be used as a benchmark to determine which massage recliners would fit in this category.
Shiatsu massa ...
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- Training To Be A Certified Massage Therapist
By: Pj Germain. | - To become a certified massage therapist, there are several steps. You may earn a diploma or certificate from your school of choice. Make sure the school has received an accreditation. If not you may not be able to be legally recognized as a massage therapist. The information is easy to find. Most times you can find that information in the brochure from the school.
Accreditation - The first step towards certification is to check for accreditation There are hundreds of good ac ...
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- Shopping For A Fuel Efficient Car
By: Louis Rix | - Buying and running a motor car can be a very expensive business as most of us motorists will know. We take into account the colour of the car, how it looks, and the bodywork and of course the price but one thing we should also consider when shopping for our car is how fuel efficient it is. It may seem like a good deal when you buy it, but is it really going to be cost effective if you are throwing money at a gas guzzler'?
The internet can help you make a good choice. You can vis ...
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- Swedish Massage Tips
By: MalcyM | - Swedish massage is a bodywork technique that works on the deeper muscles of the body. The practitioner uses long flowing strokes, kneading, and circular movements that normally follows the blood stream to the heart. Swedish massage will also help to increase the bodies circulation.
The five main strokes of Swedish massage:
* Petrissage: kneading motions.
* Friction: uses circular motions.
* Effleurage: deeper penetration by using the thumbs.
* T ...
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- Acupressure - An Introduction
By: Sharon Hopkins | - Acupressure is a type of bodywork that involves pressing specific points on the body with finger, knuckles and palms to relieve pain, reduce stress and to promote good health. It is a 5000 years old Chinese healing method used to cure many common problems. Traditional Chinese medicines view health as the constantly changing flow of vital energy throughout the body. If that flow is affected, it causes illness.
The goal of acupressure is to release the blocked energy and to maintai ...
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- How To Clean Your Car Bodywork, Properly
By: Mark Stephens | - As well as spoiling the look of your car, dirty bodywork also reduces the value of your car. Chemicals in rain and corrosive winter salt mixed with extremes of temperatures really test the paintwork of your pride and joy.
The grime has to be shifted if you don't want to have problems down the line when you want to sell your car.
It's also good practice to wash your car as it gives you a chance to take a look at the bodywork and see if you have accumulated any chips ...
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- Visit The Sand And Surf Of Watergate Bay
By: Steven Cronin | - The coastal road from Newquay snaked its way eastwards atop the high, craggy cliffs sculpted by the relentless Atlantic Ocean. Suddenly the road dipped and wound steeply towards sea level. Cars were parked everywhere; almost all had surfboards strapped to their roofs. This was Watergate Bay.
I turned into a car park and waited at the entrance. Just to my right a small, open camper van laid dormant. It had certainly seen better days and judging from the bodywork wouldnt travel v ...
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