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Lymphatic Drainage Massage vs. Regular Massage: What’s the Difference?

Body Mechanics Education - Tuesday May 26, 2026

You’ve heard about both. Maybe a friend raved about lymphatic drainage after surgery. Maybe you’ve been getting deep tissue massage for years and are wondering if something gentler might help you recover faster. Or perhaps you’ve seen lymphatic drainage trending online and want to know if it’s actually different, or just a spa upgrade with […]

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How Do You Know If You Need Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Body Mechanics Education - Tuesday May 26, 2026

Your body has a built-in waste-removal network called the lymphatic system, a vast web of vessels, nodes, and organs that filters waste products,  transports immune cells, and manages fluid balance throughout your tissues. When it runs smoothly, you barely notice it. When it slows down, your body starts sending signals you shouldn’t ignore. In some […]

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Side-lying Massage. What is It? And is Your Therapist Trained For It.

Beret Kirkeby - Friday August 15, 2025

Why Side-Lying Massage Is an Essential Skill- And How We Teach Our Therapists When most people picture a massage session, they imagine lying face down or face up on the table. But for many clients—especially those with low back pain, post-surgical restrictions, pregnancy, respiratory issues, or mobility challenges—these positions can be uncomfortable, unsafe, or even […]

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Body Mechanics Orthoepdic Massage Medical and sports massage therapist Matt and his new blog

Body Mechanics’ Orthopedic Study Corner

Body Mechanics - Sunday June 13, 2021

A collection of interesting studies, new findings or new ways of looking at old practices. Body Mechanics’ own Matt Danziger takes an inquisitive look at emerging findings in sports medicine and physiology. Normally he does this to satiate his own thirst for knowledge and drive to learn any findings that could make him a better […]

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