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Our best tips for foam rolling
Foam rolling is a popular technique used to alleviate muscle tension and improve flexibility. However, when done incorrectly, it can lead to mistakes and potentially cause harm or discomfort. As the New York marathon approaches, we know there are a lot of you out there foam rolling, especially in between your sports massages! Here are…
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New York Theater Performers with Jaw Pain and their hidden struggles
Why Massage and TMD Intra-Oral Massage are Essential to New York Theater Performers with Jaw Pain In this blog, we will explore the importance of jaw massage and TMD intra-oral massage for New York theater performers with jaw pain and how these therapies can enhance their well-being. In the world of theater in New York…
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If I have a chiropractor, can I still see a massage therapist?
Unlocking the Power of seeing a massage therapist: A Guide to Combining Massage and Chiropractic Care for Optimal Healing and Pain Relief Introduction to Massage and Chiropractic When it comes to seeking relief from pain and improving overall well-being, many individuals are drawn toward the benefits of massage and chiropractic care. While these two practices…
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Why is massage therapy so expensive?
Are you wandering the internet in a doomed scroll, looking at the massage pricing near you and wondering, “Why is massage therapy so expensive?”. Then this post is for you! While we are all collectively experiencing sticker shock at the market changes this year due to inflation, it can be tough when the things we…
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Sports massage and Professional Athletes
Every now and again, we get asked to do some really fun things in the name of massage therapy. In this case, it was specific to sports massage for athletes and professional athletes. We treat a wide range of professional athletes at our location in NYC. We have worked with professional football players, basketball players,…
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Simple ways to manage normal pregnancy-related back pain
f you are having trouble managing pregnancy-related back pain, you are not alone.
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Do you want a Massage or a Rub?
Massage or a Rub? We thought it might be a good idea to do a little post on the difference between a massage and a rub. Often these two things are confused, used interchangeably and the general public might not know that there is a difference. As a massage therapist, there is definitely a difference.…
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Lymphatic massage: What is it and why it won’t make you lose weight?
What is lymphatic massage? To start let’s go over what exactly lymphatic massage is. It is a light touch massage modality. It focuses on skin depth manipulation of the epidermis, in an effort to move fluid through the body. Targets include the lymphatic capillaries and the lymph nodes. It is now common to see in…
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Massage Therapists and the TCS NYC Marathon
Introduction to the New York City Marathon and Massage Every year we take part in the NYC Marathon by supporting runners in their health care journeys. We see runners of all kinds, new runners, experienced marathon runners, runners with disabilities who all have one thing in common, they think massage would be a benefit to…
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Massage Therapy Treatments for Low Back Pain
Introduction to back pain Low back pain is surprisingly common among all Americans and is one of the foremost reasons we miss work. Based on that it is not surprising that we are always looking for ways to solve, treat, or rid ourselves of nagging back pain. The truth is though, our medical system is…