Health Tips from Eugene Wood Massage Therapist

Everybody has fascia throughout the body; it is an elastic band that surrounds every muscle in the body making the muscles loose and flexible. When there is some form of fascia trauma, the muscles in the fascia becomes stiff, making the muscle sore and tender. The difference between typical stiff muscles and fascia pain will be found in trigger points ; points that hurt in one spot instead of the entire muscle. Additionally, fascia trauma or pain cannot be seen in any radiology tests such as X-rays or MRI's making it extremely difficult to diagnose. The good news is that fascia pain is easy to treat with a specialized form of massage therapy. The benefits of fascial release therapy consist of increased flexibility, decreased pain and better mobility and range of motion. Once you go through this therapy, you can enjoy your life just as you did before your trauma happened. Many people live in chronic pain; pain that cannot be explained by any tests or radiology procedures. Due to

A shocking 64% of Americans say that they do not get a proper amount of sleep each night. While an occasional bout of insomnia from time to time is normal, getting less than seven hours of sleep each night is not. Lack of sleep can lead to mental issues, health issues and can take a toll on your personal appearance. An average adult needs roughly six to eight hours of sleep each night. The amount can vary from person to person. Women generally need more sleep than men. Experts say that this amount needs to stay consistent daily, trying to catch up on sleep on weekends does not help. So what happens when you don't get the proper amount of sleep each evening? 1. Your immune system becomes weak. If you notice that you easily catch colds and flu, consider how much sleep you get on an average. You may need more. With lack of sleep, you may feel worn out or weary. Your immune system becomes suppressed and cannot work to its full capability. The result, your body will pick up illness