Cesarean Section Scar Tissue Removal

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C-section Surgery Can Leave You With Painful Scar Tissue Long After The Birth Of Your Child! Mother’s Day is a day where we take time to honor the women who gave birth to us and sheltered, nurtured, fed and comforted us for at least the first eighteen years of our lives. Eventually the day comes when you yourself graduate from the status of “child” to one of “parent” yourself. While the essence and status of the title “Mother” has mostly remained unchanged, the way in which we conceive and give birth to children in this modern day and age has. According to the American … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day!

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This Mother's Day Show The "Mom" In Your Life That You Love And Appreciate Them! Webster’s dictionary defines Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as “A day in the US where mother’s/father’s are particularly honored by their children." What’s notable about the definition is that there is no mention of whether the mom or dad is biological, for the simple reason that many of us had a mother or father figure in our lives. People that either stepped in a parent’s place when they were absent or simply someone who partnered alongside our biological parent’s and was simply a second … [Read more...]

Postpartum Depression And Motherhood

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Postpartum Mother's Suffering With Symptoms Of Depression May Find Help With Infant Massage! Motherhood and depression often have a close relationship, and pregnancy may be associated with other psychological side effects such as anxiety and stress. Studies estimate Postpartum Depression or PPD affects 10 to 15 percent of women who experience a major depressive episode within three months after giving birth. Massage therapy during and after pregnancy can often treat symptoms of depression by using massage techniques specifically designed for postpartum mother's and their infants. In … [Read more...]

NeuroKinetic Therapy Is Coming To San Jose!

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Learn NeuroKinetic Therapy And Get Your Clients Out Of Pain Faster! Here is your chance to treat the root cause of dysfunction, not the symptoms. NeuroKinetic Therapy addresses the cause of pain – dysfunctional movement patterns stored in the brain. This is your opportunity to learn how NKT will help you address the missing link in your treatment protocol. Be one of the first students to learn NKT right here in San Jose. Roman Paradigm Massage & Therapy was able to get David Weinstock to squeeze in a San Jose date for us. If you know David, then you know that he currently travels … [Read more...]

The Joint By Joint Theory A Manual Therapy Roadmap!

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A Lack Of Mobility In One Joint Will Cause A Lack Of Stability In Another. And A Lack Of Joint Stability Will Cause Stiffness Somewhere Else! As a massage therapist there are so many factors to consider when we see clients who come in with pain and don't move well. And most likely, they have been told  many different things about why they hurt already. These clients are understandably frustrated, angry and still in pain. This is when less is more. We don't want complicate things even more for the client and make matters worse, we need to simplify it for them if possible. The … [Read more...]

Bring Corporate Massage Wellness Program To Your Office!

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A Corporate Massage Wellness Program Is A Bad Idea; Said No One Ever! A Happy Employee Is A Productive Employee! Most large and medium size companies now have wellness programs for their employees. Many of these companies are now adding chair massage to their wellness programs. They are now starting to understand how a chair massage wellness program can increase employee productivity by preventing work-related injuries, stress and job fatigue. Plus corporate chair massage is affordable! What we love about corporate chair massages is it gives us an opportunity to reach individuals who … [Read more...]

Soft Tissue Injuries No One Is Safe From Them!

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The Number One Risk Factor For Soft Tissue Injuries Is A Previous Injury! In our massage business, we see many clients who come in to us with soft tissue injuries. A soft tissue injury is typically an injury to your ligaments, muscles or tendons. They have many causes such as overuse, previous injury, asymmetries and car accidents to name a few, which can result in bruising, pain and swelling. Massage therapy can aid in the prevention and recovery of soft tissue injuries. But the first thing you should do is implement R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation) this will help to … [Read more...]

10 Principles To Successful Stretching!

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Focus Your Stretching Program on Principles Instead of Stretching Methods! There is so much conflicting research on when and how to stretch that it can frustrating for someone looking to improve their athletic performance or for someone looking to increase their flexibility. In the book "Stretch to Win," authors Ann and Chris Fredernick have outlined 10 principles for successful stretching. A stretching program is an essential component of any strength and conditioning program and if done correctly and repeated often enough, it will make sufficient gains in your ROM. The Stretch To Win … [Read more...]

Massage Therapy May Help With Osteoarthritis Pain

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Massage Therapy Can Be An Effective Treatment Option For Anyone Suffering From Osteoarthritis Pain! Osteoarthritis is a group of joint abnormalities characterized by a degradation of the joints. It has many possible causes, including tonic muscles that remain in a state of semi-contraction. The treatment of osteoarthritis typically requires a combination of therapies such as massage and lifestyle changes. Many specific types of massage exist to help treat knee osteoarthritis pain(1). Stiff And Painful Joints The primary symptoms of osteoarthritis are typically joint pain and stiffness, and … [Read more...]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Us With A Couples Massage!

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A Valentine's Day Couples Massage Is A Great Way To Say, "I Love You!" Click Valentine's Day massage to see our specials! If you and your sweetheart have never experienced a couple massage before, then Valentine's Day brings the perfect opportunity. You and your partner will take pleasure in receiving massages together in the same treatment room, with two licensed massage therapists working together to providing the both of you a wonderful experience. We are located near Santana Row, so plan a great dinner and drinks afterwards as well! A couples massage provides a great opportunity … [Read more...]