Health Tips from Eugene Wood Massage Therapist

Massage therapy is as much about verbal communication as it is about physical communication. Yet few people realize how essential verbal communication is. Open dialog between the client and therapist can make all the difference in a session. Every time I meet a new client I spend at least five to 10 minutes discussing the reason they have come to see me, the character and onset of their pain, their background - whether they are an athlete or work long hours at the office - what kind of medicine or treatment they have tried, and other questions to help me assess each patient's individual needs. This is known as the H. O. P. S. assessment, where H stands for history, O stands for observation, P stands for palpation, and S stands for special tests (if needed). S can also stand for strength (of a muscle) or sensation (pins and needles) This process is key to understanding the client's pain, stress or illness, which then unlocks the answer to relief. It goes beyond having the...

Whether you have always experienced back pain or if you have recently noticed aches and pain in your upper back, it can be overwhelming just to get through everyday tasks without the distraction. Getting rid of back pain is not always a simple objective, especially if you have underlying health problems or issues that are contributing to the pain itself. However, one remedy that can relieve some of the pain and tenseness you feel within your upper back is massage for pain relief techniques. Using massage therapy for upper back pain can greatly reduce the amount of tension you have in your back and the pain it causes. Knowing the benefits of massage therapy and how to get a therapist to work on your back can get you on the right path to a much happier, pain-free life. Types of Massage Therapy There are many different types of massage therapy options depending on the pain you are experiencing as well as the central location of the pain itself. Trigger point therapy is known t...