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Intra-Oral TMD Massage for Singers & Performers with Jaw Pain

Body Mechanics - Friday September 29, 2023

Healing Harmony: TMD Massage The world of performing arts is a mesmerizing realm where singers and theater performers captivate audiences with their talents. Behind the scenes, however, many of these artists silently battle with jaw pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or temporomandibular disorder (TMD) issues. For these individuals, medical massage, TMD massage, including intra-oral therapy, […]

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If I have a chiropractor, can I still see a massage therapist?

Body Mechanics - Saturday July 22, 2023

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?

Body Mechanics - Sunday April 23, 2023

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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Being Body Positive Means Being Body Neutral

Body Mechanics - Thursday January 12, 2023

As we head into the new year, I wanted to take a few moments to talk about body positivity. It’s a topic often misunderstood, or perhaps distorted is the more appropriate choice of wording because we so often look through such a myriad of lenses of ‘what is right’, ‘what is positive’, and ‘what makes […]

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My invisible Disability and Massage

Body Mechanics - Monday October 17, 2022

 I wanted to write this blog because not a lot of people know this about me, but have a disability. I am actually significantly disabled. It is a disability that, for me at least, has not been compatible with traditional employment but works with massage. It is also an invisible disability so it comes with […]

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Simple ways to manage normal pregnancy-related back pain

Body Mechanics - Wednesday June 15, 2022

f you are having trouble managing pregnancy-related back pain, you are not alone.

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Dynamic Stretching for Runners

Body Mechanics - Sunday May 1, 2022

Dynamic Stretching for runners Vs. Passive stretching If you are preparing for a race, before your warm-up we recommend a pre-race dynamic stretching-for- runners routine. This is not a warmup on its own, but it will prepare you for your warmup and ultimately your race. While passive stretching is a great cool down due to […]

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Four Reasons for Massage in the Winter

Body Mechanics - Saturday March 12, 2022

Why do people feel like they need more self care like massage in the winter? As I sit here and write this post, we have about a month left of winter which seems far to long after 3 months of cold inside. I am eagerly awaiting spring, but I am also finding that my physical […]

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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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Sports Massage Therapist Profile – Alex

Body Mechanics - Wednesday March 10, 2021

Body Mechanics NYC is proud to add Alex to our wonderful team. Anytime we hire a new therapist, we like to provide a little profile so you can get the 411 on getting to know them! You can check out a more formal Massage Therapist bio for Alex here. If you have any questions please […]

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