In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics involved in the way the body responds to massage therapy. Massage elicits multiple bodily responses from those who receive it, including both mechanical and relaxation responses, and these lead to a number of practical benefits within the body. At Body Balance […]
As many who have undergone a massage in the past are well aware, massage therapy offers several distinct benefits to the body, from relaxation to pain relief and many others. Fewer, though, know the mechanical bodily responses that allow massage therapy to be so beneficial. At Body Balance Massage and Float, we’re proud to offer […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the factors you should be considering as you search for an ideal massage therapist. Whether you’re new to massage therapy and hoping to learn more about the benefits or someone who has significant massage experience and is looking for a new therapist, […]
For those who have limited experience with massage therapy but are looking to learn more about it and potentially benefit from it, finding an ideal massage therapist is one of the first steps to take. A quality massage therapist will be an expert in several forms of massage therapy, able to assist you with a […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic themes and bodily areas to consider when it comes to workplace stretches. For those who struggle with aches and pains due to long hours spent at a desk job, stretching – often as a complement to massage therapy appointments – can be […]
There are many groups of people who tend to benefit in specific ways from massage therapy services, and one large such group is those who work desk jobs that require long periods of sitting and inaction during the day. Such jobs may not be high-impact, but their sedentary nature brings other risks – muscle fatigue […]