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Body Mechanics Massage Therapy Blog
Welcome! Explore our latest articles on massage therapy, wellness tips, recovery strategies, and how to live a healthier, pain-free life.
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Shin Splints: Causes, Recovery, and How Massage Fits Into Treatment
READ MORE: Shin Splints: Causes, Recovery, and How Massage Fits Into TreatmentSummary Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) cause dull pain along the tibia from overuse, tight calves, and training errors. Massage therapy, including sports massage, trigger point therapy,…
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Massage for Swimmers and Rowers: Recovery Tips for NYC’s Water Athletes
READ MORE: Massage for Swimmers and Rowers: Recovery Tips for NYC’s Water AthletesSummary Body Mechanics Orthopedic Massage treats swimmer’s shoulder and rower’s low back pain, the two most common injuries in NYC’s water-sports community, using deep tissue massage, myofascial release,…
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Whiplash and Massage Therapy: Recovering from Neck Injuries After an Accident
READ MORE: Whiplash and Massage Therapy: Recovering from Neck Injuries After an AccidentSummary Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid head movement during car accidents, requiring medical clearance before massage therapy begins. Body Mechanics Orthopedic Massage treats whiplash using…
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IT Band Syndrome: Why Runners Get It and How Massage Therapy Helps
READ MORE: IT Band Syndrome: Why Runners Get It and How Massage Therapy HelpsSummary IT band syndrome causes sharp outer-knee pain in runners. It is insidious, creeping up on you when you start adding mileage or adding hills. It is part…
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Should You Get a Lymphatic Massage After Surgery?
READ MORE: Should You Get a Lymphatic Massage After Surgery?Summary Lymphatic massage helps with swelling and comfort after many surgeries, but it is not universally necessary. It has the strongest support after mastectomy, cosmetic procedures, and certain…
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Massage Therapy for Dancers and Broadway Performers in NYC: Stay on Stage, Recover Faster, Prevent Injury
READ MORE: Massage Therapy for Dancers and Broadway Performers in NYC: Stay on Stage, Recover Faster, Prevent InjurySummary Dancers and Broadway performers put athlete-level demands on their bodies with no real off-season. Massage therapy addresses the overuse injuries, jaw and neck tension, and compensation patterns…
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NYS Massage Therapy is About to Have a Problem
READ MORE: NYS Massage Therapy is About to Have a ProblemLicensed massage therapy that we are all used to is about to have a problem in NYS. If policy in New York does not change, the massage profession as…
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Massage Therapy for Desk Workers and Remote Professionals in NYC: Benefits, Best Types, and How Often to Go
READ MORE: Massage Therapy for Desk Workers and Remote Professionals in NYC: Benefits, Best Types, and How Often to GoIf you work at a desk in New York City, whether in a Midtown office tower, a Brooklyn co-working space, or a home office with a kitchen chair…
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TMJ Intraoral Massage: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Expect
READ MORE: TMJ Intraoral Massage: What It Is, How It Works, and What to ExpectIf someone told you that part of your massage would happen inside your mouth, your first reaction would probably be: “Wait…what?” That’s completely normal. Actually, some people really…
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Prenatal Massage vs Regular Massage: Safe, Targeted Relief for Pregnancy in NYC
READ MORE: Prenatal Massage vs Regular Massage: Safe, Targeted Relief for Pregnancy in NYCBody Mechanics in Manhattan offers specialized prenatal massage using gentle, side-lying techniques to safely relieve pregnancy-related pain, swelling, and stress, enhancing comfort and well-being.
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