Getting a professional massage is one of the most rewarding and therapeutic things that you can do for yourself. Taking the time to yourself to get all your body’s aches and strains sorted out is a great feeling, and odds are, you want those...
Massage has a long history in cultures all around the world. For some, massage is a luxury. But, massage has a plethora of health benefits and can be used to help sore muscles and tired bodies. However, one of the most important parts of receiving a...
Everybody knows a massage is meant to allow the body to enjoy a little relaxation and stress relief, but what else can this ancient practice do?
Here are three little-known facts about the art of massage therapy:
1. Massage is a Natural...
It's a vicious cycle. You have trouble sleeping. This results in your body releasing pain hormones. That increases anxiety. This causes you to have trouble sleeping. More pain and anxiety result. Sleep issues are caused by many different things...
During the months of pregnancy, your body undergoes an amazing transformation. Following childbirth, your body will begin to go through a significant amount of structural realignment. A postpartum or postnatal massage session can help your body...
There’s many myths out there concerning massage therapy. Massage therapy improves your range of motion, flexibility, and circulation. It reduces pain, and helps you live a better life. Despite all the benefits, myths are still out there....
Weightlifters put a tremendous amount of stress on their bodies while in competition or working through a cycle. As the body is worked, stress to muscles and soft tissue is created, injuries may occur. However, a little preventative care can help...
Trochanteric bursitis is a medical condition whose manifestation is seen in the inflammation of the tiny fluid bag that cushions and lubricates the areas in between ligaments and bones. Bursitis refers to the soreness of this fluid-filled...
Multiple sclerosis is a painful condition that afflicts a sufferer’s nervous system when the immune system attacks myelin, the outer coating of nerves. The condition can cause a lot of pain, muscle spasms, double vision, and exhaustion which...
The Mayo Clinic, a world-renowned education, research, and health facility estimates over 70% of Americans rely on at least one prescription drug to treat some form of medical condition. In reality, many of these people rely on multiple prescription...
Massage therapy offers many benefits, including treating injury, preventing injuries, and improving overall wellness. Unfortunately, many different myths surround massage, and it’s important to separate the myths from the facts. Here’s a...
Dry skin is irritating, itchy, and uncomfortable, especially as the seasons change. The best way to treat dry skin is avoid it in the first place, follow these tips below if you are currently suffering with dry skin.
Take Cooler...
Have you ever considered getting a facial, but were unsure whether it was right for you? Anyone can benefit from a facial, and at LaVida Massage of Fort Collins, there are different types of treatments for any skin condition. Facials can truly work...
Attempts to detox are becoming increasingly popular throughout Colorado. The goal is to rest the organs, improve blood circulation, distribute nutrients, and ultimately drive toxins out of the body. Today’s environmental issues can expose...
Seasonal depression is a sad reality for many, but why suffer when something as simple and effective as massage therapy can help get you back on your feet? Therapeutic massages have been seen as an effective means of treating a great number of...
Massage therapy is more than just helping the body feel good. Although this is a major benefit to scheduling regular massage sessions, there are other desirable health perks that result from the massage routine. Ultimately, individuals who are...
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic neurological disorder in which the immune system acutely attacks the protective myelin sheaths surrounding nerve fibers located inside the brain and spinal cord. MS often works in cycles of inflammatory...
Have you ever wondered how sports massage therapy can improve your athletic performance? There are many benefits surrounding sports massage therapy that have helped it become an important component of the new athletic regimen from sports...
You’ve probably experienced it, but do you know exactly what a muscle knot is? A knotted muscle occurs when any muscles of the body have experienced constriction, causing ongoing discomfort. A deep tissue massage goes deeply into the muscle to...
Massage therapy is a practice dedicated to the effective treatment of the soft tissue and joints in the human body. Soft tissues include muscles, skin, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissues. The primary goal of a professional massage is...
