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Avoiding Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and other Massage Therapy Ailments

2014-02-21T17:46:01-08:00February 21st, 2014|

In our Portland massage therapy program, we teach students how to use their hands and arms to heal others. Little in this world is as gratifying as delivering relief to another human being through massage. However, without the proper self-care, a massage therapy career may be interrupted by any number of soft tissue injuries, often in the upper body. There are two types of common massage therapy injuries: 1) Tendon/muscle injuries and 2) Nerve impingement injuries.

Common Injuries & Health Issues Among Massage Therapists

Overuse Syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed injury among massage therapists. It is a slow onset of pain that […]

Massage: A Flexible, Rewarding Career

2014-02-12T17:42:11-08:00February 12th, 2014|

The American Massage Therapy Association estimates that there are more than 300,000 massage therapists and students in the US. Why are so many Americans attracted to a massage therapy career? Well, for one thing, it’s reliably in demand. The US Bureau of Labor statistics predicts a 23% increase in employment of massage therapists through 2022. Flexibility is another big attraction; many massage therapists are self-employed, so they get to set their own hours. The myriad applications of massage are also appealing.  In this blog we’re taking a look at the many areas where a massage therapist can work.

With a massage certification, […]

How Massage Helps with Seasonal Affective Disorder

2014-02-05T17:39:32-08:00February 5th, 2014|

During the winter, the blues strikes about 10% among the general American population; that number rises to 20-30% in northern latitudes such as Portland (Portland Psychotherapy). About 6-8% of Americans and 5-9% of Portlanders will develop a more serious form of cyclic depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is triggered by the scarcity of natural light the fall and winter.

Symptoms of SAD include:
–Fatigue during the day.
–Decreased ability to focus; feeling like you’re “in a fog” mentally.
–Grumpiness and irritability.
–Decreased libido.
–Amplified need for sleep.
–Growing appetite for “comfort foods” such as starchy carbohydrates and sweets.
SAD may also prompt social withdrawal. Women between […]

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