Posts by: HappyHead

Straightening Out The Curve In Scoliosis >>

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Massage therapy offers a natural and effective approach to managing scoliosis symptoms and improving quality of life. A healthy spine has a natural S-shaped curve to it that allows the body to balance, stand, lift, and turn side to side easily and comfortably. Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spine curves unnaturally. There […]

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Learning to Live With Multiple Sclerosis >>

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disabling, uncontrollable, and unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. The disease causes disruption of the flow of information within the brain, as well as the flow between the brain and the body. The true cause of MS is still unknown. Although, there are many beliefs’ on what the cause […]

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Getting That Summer Glow With Massage Therapy >>

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Summertime is here and most of us are heading out to the beach and pools to enjoy the wonderful weather. What better way to enjoy the warm sunlight than with beautiful glowing skin? As we are all well aware, bodywork has many great benefits for the body. From relaxing the muscles to soothing pain, it […]

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Alternative Treatment For Mild To Moderate Depression >>

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Depression is not an uncommon disorder. In fact it is so common, that some people actually suffer from mild to moderate depression without even knowing it. The DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) includes: depressed mood or loss of interest in daily activities for more than […]

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Physiotherapy VS. Massage Therapy. Which Do You Choose? >>

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Physiotherapy, otherwise known as Physical Therapy is mostly focused on the remediation and rehabilitation of the bodies’ impairments and/or disabilities, to help to promote mobility and functionality of the body. Just like massage therapy, physical therapy aims to improve the quality of life of a persons’ and their bodies’ movement. Physical Therapy is performed by […]

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