“Trigger Point” is a buzzword that you might hear a lot if you get massage or chiropractic care, but what is a trigger point exactly? Let’s go to the source. Travell and Simons, the guys who coined the term, defined it as “a focus of hyper-irritability in a tissue that, when compressed, is locally tender…
[Read More...]Mary’s Place supplies drive this month!
This year, Seattle Massage Oasis is doing a supplies drive for Mary’s Place, a local shelter that supports women, children, and families on their journey out of homelessness. They strive to provide safe, inclusive shelter and services for many people, and they need our help to continue to do so. They are in need of…
[Read More...]Flexibility, Stretching and Massage- Oh My!
Defining flexibility: The degree of ROM (range of motion) around a joint. Optimal flexibility is defined as a balance of a joint’s ability to maintain the integrity of a joint. As you may already know, flexibility is a major component of physical fitness. A balance of flexibility and strength is necessary for the muscles in…
[Read More...]Myofascial Release: The What, Why and How?
You’ve probably heard the word “fascia” before. In my experience, a lot of my clients don’t know what it is exactly and why massage therapists work on it. It’s a mysterious buzzword we hear a lot. Let’s clear the fog around this concept by explaining the what, how and the why about fascia. So what…
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