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Understanding the struggle of living in chronic discomfort By Crystle Castle, BS, LMT, RMH. Suffering in silence is the high price paid by those of us living with chronic pain. No matter what we do, complaining about it doesn’t help, and nothing seems to make it go away. So, we go about our daily lives,…
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People often ask me if post op massage is a good idea. I always advise that it’s best to ask your doctor, as every case is different, but in general, many people find that post-op massage increases healing time and aids in recovery. Why? Massage increases blood flow, aids in circulation, and improves the…
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Living with Chronic Pain If you are one of the many people who suffer daily with chronic pain, know that you are not alone. Chronic pain is something that millions of people live with, but not a lot of people talk about. About 6 years ago I had a herniated disc at L5-S1. I…
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When people think of the word “massage” they often come up with a variety of associations. Some think of massage “parlours’ or Asian spas with less than therapeutic services, or day spas with luxuriously expensive beauty treatments. Some think of New Age hippies waving around sage and chanting unintelligible phrases whilst rubbing scented oils and…
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