FAQ
How Does Lactic Acid Affect Muscles?Lactic acid buildup is often blamed for post workout muscle fatigue and pain, but...
How often should I get a massage?Without fail this is one of the most common questions I receive as a massage therapist....
What Does Muscle Strain Mean?Muscle strain is a very common injury treated effectively with massage therapy. What...
What are the Causes of Low Back PainLow back pain is one of the most common conditions treated by massage therapists....
Where can I find a great Massage Therapy job?Knowing your job options BEFORE you embark on a massage therapy career can help you...
Read More Posts From This CategoryCareer
Massage Therapists – Prevent Insurance FraudIn my previous article “Massage Therapy and Insurance Fraud”, I discussed...
Massage Therapy and Insurance FraudAn unfortunate trend seems to be rearing its ugly head in the massage therapy profession...
How Do I Choose the Best Massage Therapy Education or School?If you are considering a career in massage therapy, you need to make sure that you...
A Massage Therapy Career – What’s Your Motivation?I remember the days before I began my massage therapy career. After getting a treatment,...
Massage Therapy Students – Is a high GPA an indication of future success?As a former Massage Therapy educator I always encourage students to strive to be...
Read More Posts From This CategoryAnatomy
The Anatomy of Low Back PainUnderstanding the anatomy of the lumbar spine is key to understanding and managing low back pain. The lumbar spine, commonly called the “low back”, consists of 5 vertebrae, and is located between the thoracic spine (which articulate with ribs) and the sacrum. The vertebrae themselves are given numbers by which they are identified, for example... [Read more of this review]
What is muscular atrophy, and what causes denervation and disuse atrophy?What does atrophy mean, and what causes atrophy of a muscle? The definition of Atrophy, according to Human Anatomy and Physiology (8th Edition) is “reduction in size or wasting away of an organ or cell resulting from disease or lack of use”. Atrophy is also referred to as “muscle wasting”. Atrophy of a muscle can occur in 2... [Read more of this review]
Massage Therapy and Anatomy – Arthrology DefinitionArthrology is the study of joints. Joints occur where the surfaces of 2 or more bones meet. An articulation is another term which refers to a “joint” Why is arthrology important to massage therapy? Massage therapists work with the musculoskeletal system. Clients may present with symptoms which may be confusing – it is necessary for... [Read more of this review]
Massage Therapy and Anatomy – C1, C2 and ArthrologyQuestion of May 8, 2009 – The C1 and C2 vertebrae are considered “atypical”. Why is this, and explain how the 2 vertebrae relate to each other. C1 and C2 are considered “atypical” cervical vertebrae because their form and function differ from the other 5 cervical vertebrae. C1, also known as the ‘atlas’, is... [Read more of this review]
Massage Therapy and Anatomy – Cervical Vertebrae C1 & C2Question of May 5th Q: If the thoracic and sacral curves are considered primary, what spinal curves are considered secondary? What is a factor in the development of secondary spinal curves? Answer: The cervical and lumbar lordotic curves are considered secondary. Weight bearing is the main factor in development of these curves – the cervical... [Read more of this review]
Read More Posts From This Category
