Massage Minute #42
Those who are in love with practice without
knowledge are like the sailor who gets into a ship without rudder or
compass and who never can be certain whether he is (coming or)
going. Practice must always be founded on sound theory, and to this
perspective is the guide and the gateway; and without this, nothing
can be done well... -Leonardo Da Vinci
To feed your intent, cultivate love...
to feed your intuition, devour knowledge – Tedy Narvaez
Vocabulary Words: Myogelosis vs Fibrosis
Myogelosis: An area of abnormal hardening in
a muscle.
Fibrosis: A condition marked by increase formation of
interstitial fibrous tissue, scar-like tissue.
This first article comes to you from Erik Dalton’s
new book Advanced Myoskeletal Techniques. Want to know what I
know?...read and understand this article on Common Compensatory
Patterns.
Erik Dalton is a pioneer who just keeps impressing
me with his DVDs and Articles:
http://erikdalton.com Warning: This article is like
champagne...sip it, don’t slam it! If you take your time...you’ll
notice the bubbles will tickle your brain.
The number one specific symptom I get with pain
management and muscular tension cases is Headaches. David Kent
authored this clear and concise way to identify Trigger Points and
utilize Trigger Point charts effectively in your private practice.
The second page of this article can be used as a
cheat sheet when hunting Trigger Point for tension headaches.
Note: Check out the all new website and
(always the trend-setter) his podcast interviews:
http://www.kenthealth.com
This amazing article comes to you courtesy of the
AMTA:
http://www.amtamassage.org
Touch therapies are not just for soft tissue
injuries and chronic pain & tension. When used correctly and with
healing intent, it is a powerful homeostatic facilitator for many
pathologies. This PDF file has ‘hot’ links! Just drag your cursor
over the blue underlined text and ‘click’ to take you to the
appropriate website.
Last, but not least. An article from my favorite
massage publication, MTJ (free subscription with AMTA membership):
http://www.amtamassage.org/subscribe1.html This article could
almost be a marketing brochure for massage and back pain. The
highlighted text is my emphasis. Enjoy!
Tedy Narvaez
LMT, CNMT, CSMT, CReiki
407.595.8436
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