Health Tips from Eugene Wood Massage Therapist

Muscle Cramp Massage Therapy Muscle strain is damage to a muscle or its connective tissues, also known as tendons, resulting in pain and stiffness in the affected muscle, and it differs from a muscle sprain in that a sprain occurs from injury to a muscle or tendon, whereas a strain damages the tendons.  Damage can occur to the muscle in various ways from a tear in all or part of the muscle to a pulled or overstretched muscle. A muscle strain can also affect any muscle in the body, including the neck, shoulder, lower back, hamstring, which can make it difficult to utilize the muscle fully.  Massage Treatment for Muscle Strains is a popular treatment for muscle and tendon pain that has been scientifically proven effective when administered by a trained and certified massage professional, especially when used in combination with certain lifestyle changes. Common Symptoms The symptoms of muscle strain range from mild, in which only a few fibers are slightly overst

What is Lomi Lomi Massage? This spiritualistic and physical approach to pain, muscle relaxation, and stress relief is a practice many knew little of until the past two or three decades. The reason behind this secrecy is the therapy is a technique many Hawaiian, and now Polynesian and Asian families pass down through the generations. In traditional settings, a child begins training to become a healer or physician when showing signs of extreme care for the well-being of others or when exhibiting a particular birthmark, or right to become a healer. In modern times, this procedure requires deep focus and paying close attention to the way a person reacts when moving the body naturally. Finding areas of tension or soreness can direct our massage therapist to the primary cause of pain or illness. He can then use a gentle, sweeping motion to open up the pain center and release the tightness surrounding the joint or nerve causing the problem. Regular visits ensure the individual can kee