Tag Archives: massage

What is IASTM?

If you have ever seen any type of tool assisted massage, you have an idea of what IASTM is. IASTM, or Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, involves using a range of tools which enable clinicians to efficiently locate and treat … Continue reading →

Product Spotlight: Bongers

Bongers are a great tool for percussive massages. As implied in the name, Bongers lightly tap or “bong” the patient for a soothing massage. Using the Bongers is both fun to do and easy to use. Bongers feature long, ergonomic … Continue reading →

Percussive Massage Therapy

Did you know that a massage can not only relax you, it can also relieve soft tissue pain? This type of massage therapy can be achieved through a percussive massage. This treatment, also known as tapotement, is a new breakthrough … Continue reading →

Fascia Training with the Actiball® Relax Thermo

The word fascia is a widely used term in the physical therapy world, originating from the Latin word meaning “band or bundle”. Fascia is a band or sheet of connective tissue made up of mostly collagen that is found beneath the … Continue reading →

Massage Therapy Products

There are many different ways to receive the healing effects of massage therapy. Massage therapy products are one main way to gain pain relief. These tools can be used with the help of a massage therapist, a friend or even used … Continue reading →

National Massage Therapy Awareness Week

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is celebrating National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® October 22-28. This is the 21st year it is being celebrated and gives people the opportunity to promote the massage therapy profession and their practices. Massage therapy … Continue reading →

Chiropractic Treatments

Chiropractors use many different treatments in order to help heal their patients and these techniques have many beneficial characteristics. Some treatments include: Massage Therapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Ultrasound and Hydrotherapy. Below we briefly outline what these chiropractic treatments … Continue reading →

5 Foam Rolling Facts

If you have sore muscles, or are feeling stressed out, foam rolling is a great way to relax and recover. It is often used by physical therapists, athletes, and chiropractors, but anyone can foam roll with the right roller. We’ve … Continue reading →

12 Things a Massage Therapist Knows About You after an Hour

Massages are great for easing muscle tension, relaxation, injury recovery, and overall well-being. That being said, it is a pretty intimate experience and the therapist working with you is bound to learn a few things about you during your massage. … Continue reading →