Myofasical Therapy For Optimal Posture And Movement

April 24, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Muscle Tension And Muscle Fatigue Is Caused By Prolonged Static Postures, Injury, And Stress! This Results In, Connective Tissue That Binds Up And Constricts Movement! Myofascial Therapy combined with Active Release soft tissue techniques both work the fibrous connective tissues and fascia sheaths that encases our muscles throughout our body. Its this network that allows for graceful movement of a dancer or the start of a generative aging process that will make us feel old and rigid. Injury, adhesions, trauma and/or overuse activities will cause a disruption to this myofascial unit … [Read more...]

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Sports Massage – 17 Reasons Why You Should Book One!

October 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Sports massage not just for professional athletes - Roman Paradigm

Sports massage is not just for professional athletes but for anyone who plays sports can benefit. Are you an athlete or training to be one? You know you who you are! Its the weekend and just as soon as the sunrays strike out of the sky, you grab your hiking boots for a hike with your friends. Or you may take that bike out for a century ride without taking the time to stretch or warm up, your muscles first. Then Monday rolls around and your muscles are hurting.  You are a “Weekend Warrior” who needs a sports massage to flush out those sore painful muscles. My name is, Joe Horde and … [Read more...]

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Raindrop Therapy Combines Essential Oils, Heat and Massage

August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Raindrop Therapy combines the power of Essential Oils, heat and massage all wrapped up in one amazing massage session. The first time I had a raindrop therapy session, I had to learn it. The relief that, I received in just that one session was so amazing, I felt it for days after. This technique was suggested to me after I complained of severe mid back pain that regular massage did not seem to alleviate. This technique is designed to align your body structurally and electrically. It stimulates your nerves, kills the toxins that harbor around your spine and helps to strengthen your immune … [Read more...]

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4 Handed Massage The Ultimate Experience!

July 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Roman Paradigm Massage offers four handed or tandem massages

That's right, 4 hands, 2 therapists and 1 body (yours) if you have not had this amazing experience, you are missing out on something special. This makes a perfect gift!!! A 4 handed massage is a truly wonderful and soothing experience with two different sensations happening at the same time your body and mind won't know what sensation to focus on. This allows your mind and body to go even deeper into a meditative state of bliss. What is a Tandem or 4 - handed massage? Definition: Four-handed massage is a massage where two therapists work on you at the same time, mirroring each others' … [Read more...]

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Deep Tissue Massage; The Pain That Hurts So Good!

June 14, 2011 By 13 Comments
Roman Paradigm Massage & Therapy specializes in deep tissue and trigger point therapy massage

Have you ever had a cavity that became so painful that you needed to seek a dentist? Did you feel it coming on? Most likely not; muscle pain and dysfunction is very similar in nature, you may not feel it initially until the pain becomes so great, that you seek a doctor for an explanation and all he or she does is prescribe pain killers and muscle relaxants or wants to operate on you. Pain killers and muscle relaxants will only treat the pain not the cause. What is Deep Tissue Massage? The primary goal for deep tissue massage is to restore a balanced upright posture, decrease symptoms of … [Read more...]

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Stretching: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

June 9, 2011 By 6 Comments
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As a general rule you want to increase mobility before strengthening. Because you will never own stability with joints that have limited range of motion. PNF is a manual technique that was developed in the 1950's by Herman Kabat, MD and two physical therapists, Margaret "Maggie" Knott and Dorothy Voss for treating patients that were paralyzed. Today, PNF stretching has been adopted by the medical and athletic community for increasing ROM (range of motion) and for treating dysfunction joint movement patterns that occur in the muscle-tendon region. PNF stretching is partner assisted; a … [Read more...]

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Pregnancy Massage for Pain and Discomfort

June 4, 2011 By 7 Comments
Roman Paradigm Massage & Therapy offers pregnancy massage

Pregnancy Massage can help those achy low backs and feet Aside from massage being relaxing and helping to reduce stress, it is also well known for reducing muscle cramps, and spasms during your pregnancy especially in the lower back, neck, hips and legs.  Massage during your pregnancy can also increase blood circulation which can reduce swelling around the ankles a common problem among pregnant women. It’s a great method used for years to bring support to new mothers to be both physically and emotionally. It improves the outcome of labor pain and reduces stress on the joints such as … [Read more...]

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