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| Scoliosis | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help with this question. My mother has scoliosis and I'm trying to work out the best ...
A: Scoliosis can be either functional or structural. Functional scoliosis is acquired over years of ...
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| Can you get sick from a massage? | 11/5/2009 |
Q: This is the second time I went for a message (the firs time being two months ago) and the day after ...
A: Nicole, Thank you for your question. Circulatory massage, like Swedish or Deep Tissue, can help the ...
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| contraindication | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Why cant you massage a patient who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs(medication) and if so ...
A: Yanique, Thank you for your question. As licensed professionals, we want to work on our clients in ...
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| NYC Marathon | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Rachel, Can you give me some good advise concerning getting massage before and after a marathon. I ...
A: Priscilla, Congratulations on taking such a huge step and running in the marathon! How exciting! ...
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| bulging discs and si joint pain | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I also went for a massage and my therapist said my SI joint was out of place also causing pain and ...
A: It's likely that the pain and numbness down your buttocks and leg are actually from the discs and ...
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| Blood Count and massage | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Since 2007 my bloodcount have dropped considerably; bloodplatelets=67/white blood=3.1/red blood=10.2 ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. It's unlikely that a buildup of toxins in the muscles ...
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| "flicking sensation" in gastrocnemius | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I am a sports massage therapist working with a rugby team, a physiotherapist and I also have my own ...
A: Is the pain sharp and shooting? Or more dull and aching? How about your client's strength? Without ...
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| Massage oils | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I am a sports massage therapist working with a rugby team, a physiotherapist and I also have my own ...
A: It is possible that your client may be allergic to Arnica. The American Cancer Society website says: ...
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| Pregnancy, Slipped Disc | 8/29/2009 |
Q: Below is the response I received for my question...I am baffled as to why my question could not be ...
A: Ruth, I'm terribly sorry I wasn't able to answer your question sooner. In addition to being a ...
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| Prenatal Foot Massage | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I am 32 weeks pregnant and I would like to have a foot massage done at an Herbal Foot Massage place ...
A: Cynthia, Thanks for your question! It is true that in certain circumstances, getting a foot ...
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| Important info not given/gotten in school! | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I recently (2007) graduated from a program in Eugene, Or, where I never learned about (nor is it in ...
A: Alexandra, Thanks for your question. Hot stones, as with all heat applications, are contrandicated ...
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| health issues & meds | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I am a remedial massage therapist, a new client suffers from polymyalgia, failed spine syndrome- ...
A: I'm glad that you're taking your client's health very seriously and taking steps to educate yourself ...
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| massage after a stroke | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My friend has recently has a stroke, how long do they need to wait before going for a massage
A: Beverley, I'm sorry to learn of your friend's recent stroke. There are several factors which will ...
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| Symptoms from Toxins during a message | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Not sure if your the person to ask or not but i was wondering what symptoms could be after a message ...
A: Stephanie, In the spirit of promoting good health, therapists often recommend that their clients ...
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| Epilepsy | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Are there any other modalities that can be helpful to people that have epilepsy? What about children ...
A: Deena, Some seizures can be caused by a build up of stress. Modalities such as a relaxing Swedish ...
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| massage high blood pressure | 3/28/2009 |
Q: With high blood pressure do you stroke towards the heart or away from it? I have heard different ...
A: Domenica, In a healthy individual receiving circulatory massage, it is important to encourage the ...
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| prolonged pain | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I had a back, shoulder and neck massage and unfortunately suffered quite severe pains afterward(the ...
A: Lesley, I'm very sorry that you had such a bad experience with your massage. To feel that much pain ...
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| bolsters | 3/26/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between bolsters. I see there are round and half round along with different ...
A: Debi, There are a lot of options when considering different bolsters. To help you narrow it down, ...
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| special conditions, chronic pain | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping this is in your expertise. I have client with lumbar spondylosis and myasthenia gravis. ...
A: There are a few major conditions going on here. First lets define each issue: Spondylosis is a ...
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| sciatica | 3/21/2009 |
Q: The outside of my right leg has been very painful for about a month now. When my therapist was ...
A: Donella, Pain on the outside of your leg, as you describe, could be attributed to a variety of ...
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| About chronic pain | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Name 2 factors that may contribute to chronic pain
A: Gerardo, Two factors that may contribute to chronic pain are overuse injuries, such as tendonitis, ...
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| massage health and safety | 3/15/2009 |
Q: why is it important that the client fully understands all the procedures to be used during therapy?
A: Kari, It is important to inform your client about the techniques and procedures used during their ...
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| postnatal massage | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I am a remedial therapist getting into postnatal massage, I'm talking postnatal as in the first few ...
A: Kali, I'm so glad that you've taken an interest in massage after birth - as so many women can ...
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| prenatal massage | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I'm 30wks pregnant, still working, & have placenta previa and wish to have regular prenatal massages ...
A: Kate, Thank you for your prompt response, and I'm glad that you are comfortable asking your ...
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| prenatal massage | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I'm 30wks pregnant, still working, & have placenta previa and wish to have regular prenatal massages ...
A: Kate, In a regular prenatal massage, there are certain specific areas on the ankles, legs and feet ...
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| prenatal massage | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I'm 30wks pregnant, still working, & have placenta previa and wish to have regular prenatal massages ...
A: Kate, I'm so glad that you chose a therapist who is certified in prenatal massage. Under healthy ...
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| CONTRA-INDICATIONS | 2/25/2009 |
Q: WHY DOES SEVERE BRUISING CONTRA-INDICATE SWEEDISH BODY MASSAGE
A: Mohammed, Bruising, especially of a severe nature, is a contraindication for Swedish massage ...
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| Back pain | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I injured one of my ribs a few years ago (the costal cartilage on the tip of my 10th rib in the ...
A: KC, Sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time is the cause of so many issues - ...
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| myofascial pain | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have been suffering from chronic right jaw (upper/lower) pain for over five years. It has only ...
A: Lisa, To answer your first question, Massage Therapy can absolutely help with the trigger ...
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| Feeling sick after massage | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I've noticed that every time that i've gotten a massage I have felt sick after..sluggish, migraine ...
A: Angie, I'm sorry to hear that you've felt ill after receiving massage therapy. There may be a few ...
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| massage side effects | 1/29/2009 |
Q: The day after I had a massage (medium pressure), I began experiencing some joint pain and swollen ...
A: Tonya, It is highly unlikely that a massage would cause swelling in any extremity or the kind of ...
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| Psoas muscle and massage? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Several years ago I had what I would call a routine fall from my horse. Nothing hurt right away, so, ...
A: Sarah, It sounds like if massage therapy has helped you in dealing with the pain in the past, it's ...
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| Pain from Massage | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Rachael, I went to a new Massage Person recommended. It was the most intense deep muscle massage I ...
A: Pam, I'm so sorry that when you asked your therapist to adjust her pressure, she didn't. Getting a ...
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| contra-indications for massage | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am re starting my practice and want to revise the list of contra indications. Can you remind me ...
A: Maggie, Congratulations on re-starting your practice. For an update of the contra-indications for ...
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| pregnancy massage | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Is it contraindicated to massage the ankle of a pregnant woman?
A: Prenatal Massage is a wonderful way to help alleviate tired and swollen feet, ankles and legs. In ...
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| Brain aneurysims | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to massage a client who was just released from the ICU, she was hospitalized for three ...
A: If your client is alert and neurologically normal, I would say that its ok to massage them. Of ...
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