Fascia is the head-to-toe connective tissue that runs throughout the entire body. The fascia encompasses all the body’s internal structures, connecting everything together, even penetrating the muscles, organs and fatty tissues, and connecting bones to muscles and organs to each other. It looks like an extremely large spider web, with each thread connecting to another, which connects to another, and so on. Because the fascia is connected to the muscles and every other part of the body’s … [Read more...] about Just the (Fascia) Facts: Why Myofascial Release is so Beneficial
massage
Total Body Stretch Therapy Enhances Health, Increases Quality of Life
Whether you work out at a gym, run trails, bike mountains, walk around the block or sit at a desk for hours, fitness and wellness experts remind us that stretching is an important part of staying healthy. But the importance can be easily forgotten, especially when the results are often not as visible as weight lifting or as spectacular as crossing a finish line. But the benefits of a good stretch can do as much to benefit your overall health and well-being as regular exercise and a healthful … [Read more...] about Total Body Stretch Therapy Enhances Health, Increases Quality of Life
Heel Pain, Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis? Massage May be the Answer
Many people live in the Prescott area for the outdoor lifestyle it provides. The outdoor lifestyle typically involves movement – hiking with the kids and family dog through groves of oaks and pines, biking and running or jogging on trails and streets. Needless to say, the feet can put in some work. But a painful condition called plantar fasciitis, also known as “jogger’s heel,” can hamper those activities or even stop them all together. According to the sports medicBy Mark Loveine community, … [Read more...] about Heel Pain, Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis? Massage May be the Answer
How Does Massage Reduce Stress?
We all know that certain types of constant stress in our lives are not healthy. But did you know that recent evidence indicates the physical changes associated with stress may contribute to the leading causes of death – heart disease and cancer? In addition, stress can create and/or exacerbate many physical and emotional conditions such as chronic fatigue, digestive upset, headaches, back pain, high blood pressure and risk of stroke. A recent study conducted by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in … [Read more...] about How Does Massage Reduce Stress?
Effective Ways to Manage Arthritis
Today, 50 million Americans are suffering from arthritis, and half say that it can put a block on their daily routines. Arthritis can make you feel like there is not much you can do to manage or treat it, but fortunately, there are exercises, natural remedies like massage therapy and beneficial foods that can assist in managing arthritis. Exercise: One of the most rewarding results of working out is endorphins. The body produces endorphins in response to exercise, which leaves the body … [Read more...] about Effective Ways to Manage Arthritis
Essential Elements for Recovery
Proper recovery practices should be a priority for avid exercisers, high school athletes or merely a weekend warrior out on the golf course. Any physical activity, especially for long periods of time, can leave the body feeling sore, tight and tired. Essentially, an unrecovered body can cause an impact in other aspects of life such as a lack of mental sharpness and a weakened immune system. To avoid these symptoms and keep feeling up to par, follow these tips for essential elements of … [Read more...] about Essential Elements for Recovery
Massage for Mom
May brings wonderful things, like spring, warmer weather and longer days, but one of the best parts about May is celebrating the important mom in your life – perhaps your mother, wife and/or grandmother. Whether they work or stay at home with the kids, moms don’t have a lot of time for themselves. Mothers are constantly worrying about their children, and often have very little time to relax and recharge. One way to show the special mom in your life you care about her well being this year is … [Read more...] about Massage for Mom
Downtown Business Combining Art and Massage
Mari-Carmen Carranza of World Class Massage has not only remodeled and expanded her massage space but has added an art gallery for local vendors. Located on the corner of San Francisco and Birch, the new gallery will include local artists Painted Tree Gallery & Gifts by Kathi Clark, Cowboy Photography by Parker, Yes, I do Windows by Joan McKee, Three-Dimension Artwork by John Stebila, Paintings in Oil by Suzanne Stebila, Turn of the Wheel Ceramics by Sandra Quintarilla, Arizona Ocarinas … [Read more...] about Downtown Business Combining Art and Massage
March Madness and Massage
While watching March Madness, you may wonder how your favorite athletes are able to go from game to game and still play their best. After giving 100 percent to the game, it’s no easy feat to do it all again only a few days later. However, many athletes incorporate sports massage into their routine, which helps them recover quickly and stay in top shape. No matter what kind of activities you do, from golf and swimming to yoga and running, you can benefit from a sports massage. A sports massage … [Read more...] about March Madness and Massage
Make the Most of Massage
Do you partake in a therapeutic massage every now and then and wonder how you can really make the most of each session? How you can reach the ultimate stage of relaxation and stress relief? How to make the benefits of each massage last even longer and ease nagging pain? We’ve put together some helpful tips to help you experience the best massage possible and reap the lasting effects. Don’t forget, it’s important to set the stage for relaxing before you even arrive to your appointment. … [Read more...] about Make the Most of Massage