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Welcome to the Happy Head Massage blog, your go-to resource for everything related to massage therapy, wellness tips, and self-care in San Diego. Whether you are curious about the difference between deep tissue and Swedish techniques, looking for gift ideas, or want to learn how regular bodywork can improve your daily life, the Happy Head Massage blog has you covered. Our team of licensed therapists and wellness writers publishes fresh articles every month so you always have a reason to come back.

Browse our latest massage therapy and wellness articles below — we publish fresh posts several times a week.

Alternative Treatment For Mild To Moderate Depression >>

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July 22, 2014

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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July 17, 2014

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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Can You Increase The Size Of Your Breasts By Massaging Them? >>

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July 14, 2014

Breasts are important to both men and women. Women’s self-confidence is often associated to the size of their breasts, but not every woman ends up with the kind of breasts that she desires in life. Though many women resort to expensive and risky surgery to enlarge their breasts, there may be a simpler, more natural […]

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Which Massage Should I Choose? >>

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July 14, 2014

If you’ve never had a massage you might be wondering how many different types there are and what they all do? There is a variety of treatments, with various names but bodywork can be divided into two basic types. Swedish massage focuses on improving circulation of blood and relaxing superficial muscles. Deep Tissue massage focuses […]

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Is Bad Posture Causing You Back Pain? >>

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July 9, 2014

Posture is one of the first things that get noticed when meeting someone new. Years of sitting at the computer can, unfortunately, take a toll on our body. One of the most common signs of bad posture is the dreaded “hunchback”. Bad posture can lead to years of nagging back injuries and pain. Posture is […]

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