massage

I get deep tissue massage once or twice per month for back problems. My massage therapist is great at the deep tissue massage. If she weren't, I wouldn't put up with the vast amounts of woo that she spews whilst I'm a captive audience. Anyway, today I told her I've been having migraines the last...

Ms. Tricky, like lots of people, is a big fan of massages. She has a friend who is a massage therapist. Her friend, and other massage therapists I've known, claim that by massaging you it causes your body to release toxins that have accumulated in your tissues. They always advise "drink a lot...

Over the weekend I managed to do something to the upper left side of my back. I had pain running from the back of my skull down to my elbow, couldn't turn my neck and was in all-around pain. I figured I have a nerve pinched somewhere and tried to find a chiropractor open on the weekend. The...

According to cnn.com: One thing that jumped out at me though: Emphasis mine. Any comments?

I like to get a professional massage every once in awhile. My usual massage therapist moved out of the area so I'm looking in the phone book for a new one and spot an ad with the usual criteriia listed.....along with "canine & feline massage". My first thought was woo....but I suppose massage...

My company has announced that it is holding a Health and Safety Fair shortly for employees. The many useful activities include: Free Prostate testing, Free osteoporosis testing, talks on alcohol/drug problems, dietary advice, child car seat checks etc…. However one other activity has found...

Every now and again I enjoy a massage, purely for relaxation purposes. However, the last couple of times I've had one, the masseurs has told me I've got muscle knots in my back and has proceeded to try to massage them out. I don't know what a muscle knot is (something to do with stress?)...

Hi, I'm a first-time poster on this board. Thanksgiving takes place this weekend in Canada and some members of my extended family will be in town. There's never a dull moment when my relatives come to stay. Last time my brother got in an argument with my aunt about some of her various beliefs...