Massage and Bodywork Blogs
Immediate Release Techniques
When you think "massage," what comes to mind? For most people, they have a vision of relaxation massages, facials, foot rubs, soothing music, and serenity (albeit however temporary).But Massage Has Evolved Relaxation massages have their place and I certainly have...
How Cathy Helps You Have Less Pain
When a person who has never experienced Neural Reset Therapy (NRT) has their first session, they often carry a sense of disbelief throughout the session. It's as if they are waiting for the pain to return and to start hurting again. Only it doesn't happen. Instead,...
Light Touch
The Next Step in the Evolution of Health Support is Here ... As a unique muscle-tissue therapy quite different from traditional massage, Cathy utilizes "light touch" and "light tapping" (using a reflex hammer) to reset the nervous system. This releases muscles from...
Foot Pain
Calcific tendinitis(aka calcific tendinopathy)Also called calcific tendinopathy, Calcific Tendinitis happens when calcium builds up in the tendons. It is most common in the shoulders but it may occur in the elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, or feet. When occurring...
Sacroiliac Joint: Case Studies
Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint)The SI Joints connect the spine to the hips. They provide support and stability and play a major role in absorbing impact when walking and lifting.Client Chief Complaint: June 2020 SI Joint pain; left leg and hip elevated toward shoulder...
Is What You’re Feeling Really Muscle Pain?
You might attribute a painful neck or a backache to sleeping in the wrong position or working too hard. Maybe you chalk it up to tired muscles or stiff joints. But your symptoms may be caused by a part of your body you probably haven’t heard of: the fascia. This...
How Does Massage Therapy Work?
Why do massages feel so good? Some consider them luxuries and others consider them necessities. Either way, most who enjoy a good massage will remark at how much more relaxed they are and how good they feel after a massage. Recently scientists have begun to ask the...
Why Do Our Muscles Feel Tight?
Why do our muscles feel tight? Does that mean they have somehow shortened when once they were a "regular" length? Does it mean they can't relax? And what can you do about tight muscles? Here are some of my thoughts about why our muscles feel tight and what we can do...
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Cathy Smith ND LMT
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