How Massage Therapy Can Benefit People with Diabetes

168-how-massage-therapy-can-benefits-people-with-diabetesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 208,000 people younger than 20 years old have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. An additional 86 million adults 20 years old and older have prediabetes. To put these numbers into perspective, roughly 9-10% of the entire United States population has diabetes. While advancements in modern medicine have led to some effective treatment, a centuries-old practice has been also been shown to be effective in treating diabetes. continue reading »

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What is a Pinched Nerve and How Do I Treat it?

167-what-is-a-pinched-nerve-and-how-do-i-treat-itA pinched nerve is one of the most common types of back problems. It’s characterized by the compression of one or more nerves running from the brain down through the spinal cord. These nerves play an important role in our body’s function, so when one becomes compressed, it can affect our normal movements. Many people who suffer from pinched nerves experience pain, limited mobility, tingling “pins-and-needles” feeling, and in some cases numbness. continue reading »

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Massage Therapy for Improved Sleep

There are an estimated 40 million people in the U.S. who suffer from some type of chronic sleep disorder (source). Lack of sleep can suppress your immune system, impair memory/cognitive function, promote weight gain, and disturb your body’s normal hormonal balance.

Many people who suffer from chronic sleep disorders resort to medication sleep aids to help them fall asleep and stay asleep at night. While these medications may initially help, their effectiveness begins to diminish over time as you build a tolerance. Sleeping pills can come with potentially serious side effects like stomach bleeding and kidney failure. continue reading »

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Massage Therapy for a Pulled Hamstring

A pulled hamstring is among the most common injuries sustained by runners. It’s characterized by the excessive stretching and/or tearing of fibrous muscle tissue in the thigh. The hamstring muscles contract with each stride you take, and normally this causes no reason for concern. But pushing your body beyond its physical limits can result in injuries like a pulled hamstring. continue reading »

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Can Massage Therapy Help Treat Diabetes?

164 - Can Massage Therapy Help Treat DiabetesDiabetes is a condition that is characterized by an excess amount of sugar in the blood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 29.1 million people in the United States, or 9.3 percent of the population, suffer from this disease. While diet and exercise is paramount for mitigating the effects of diabetes, there’s some belief that massage therapy can help as well.
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