By Esther Utley, LMP

What is Cupping Therapy?

As the name suggests, Cupping Therapy uses a combination of negative pressure and massage movements with the use of a suction device. Cupping therapy is a Negative Pressure technique that is used to achieve a wide range of responses, ranging from extreme relaxation to therapeutic.

By Larisa Goldin, MBA, LMP

by Laura G., LMP

We all know what causes stress and we all know that stress is bad for you. What is less well known is exactly how stress affects your body and how massage reverses the physiological effects of stress.

By Laura G., LMP

The Nature of Fascia

Fascia is connective tissue that's made of thin sheets of collagen, the  main protein that supports all of our bodily tisues and organs. This paper thin tissue wraps each muscle fiber, group of fibers, muscle, group of muscles, and lastly each limb. Layers of fascia go from very superficial (directly under the skin) to very deep (inside joint capsules). Regular movement and good hydration keep fascia healthy. When fascia is working correctly, it provides a flexible structural support to your organs and muscles.

by Laura G., LMP

What do you do if your doctor tells you that you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?  Symptoms of CTS include numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers as well as pain that can radiate up the forearm.  The pain is caused by constant pressure on the median nerve - the main nerve to the hand.  The pressure most often results from swelling or thickening of the wrist tendons due to repetitive wrist movements.  Poor office ergonomics, turning a wrench or using tools all day, playing an instrument, or sleeping in an awkward position can cause or exacerbate CTS.

By Carlie Williams, LMP

What really happens to your muscles during a car accident and why is massage so beneficial?

Massage is a valuable tool for relaxation and for dealing with everyday muscle aches, and it becomes invaluable for women who are pregnant.  That’s why select Dreamclinic therapists have gone through specialized training to become skilled to practice pre- and post-natal massage.

By Larisa Goldin, MBA, LMP

An interview with Margaret Mulroney, RN

Fibromyalgia Syndrome, or FMS, is a condition that involves significant pain in the muscles and joints of the body. People suffering from fibromyalgia often seek out massage therapy as a means of temporary relief from pain.  Dreamclinic sat down for an interview with client Margaret Mulroney, a registered nurse and advocate for greater understanding and information about FMS.

By Larisa Goldin, MBA, LMP 

Among factors that impact overall health, sleep is right at the top.  It's probably more critical than diet or exercise.  Long-term sleep deprivation is a tremendous stressor to our bodies that weakens the immune system, opening the door to both physiological and neurological disorders. While most of us would not intentionally deprive ourselves of sleep over a long stretch of time, we do so unknowingly when we sleep in a bed that does not provide proper support for our bodies.