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Massage Aha!

Professional therapeutic massage therapy in Kansas City, MO by Aaron Harris, BCTMB

Category: Medical Conditions and Massage

Massage for Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a common mental health issue that can cause physical and emotional symptoms, such as restlessness, nervousness, tension, and increased heart rate. Massage therapy can help to reduce anxiety symptoms by promoting relaxation, reducing muscle tension, and improving overall physical and mental well-being.

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Postural changes in Upper Crossed Syndrome versus normal posture

Massage for Upper Crossed Syndrome

Upper Crossed Syndrome is a condition in which the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles become tight. Massage therapy is an effective treatment for Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS).

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Tech Neck and Massage

What is “Tech Neck”? “Tech Neck” or “Text Neck” is a change in your posture that results from extended time staring down at your phone. In a typical case, the shoulders are elevated, the head is jutted forward, and the

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Massage For Scar Tissue

Getting a massage for scar tissue can improve the look and feel of your skin, especially following surgery. How Scars Form Whenever there has been an injury to your skin, specialized cells called fibroplasts travel to the affected area. These

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Baseball is a common sport that results in injuries helped by massage.

Massage for Sports Injuries

Evidence suggests that adding massage therapy to your treatment plan for sports injuries is very effective. Injuries caused during personal exercise, with or without equipment, resulted in over 468,000 emergency room visits in 2019. Bicycling accidents took second place at

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage following surgery

Lymphatic Drainage Massage Following Surgery

Lymphatic Drainage (LD) massage is an effective treatment following surgery. This type of massage helps reduce swelling and aids in the proper formation of scar tissue.   LD is especially recommended by plastic surgeons for patients who have undergone liposuction, tummy tucks,

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Massage for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Massage is for every body, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ is an umbrella term used to refer to the community as a whole. The letters represent Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer/Questioning, Intersexed, Asexual/Ally. The plus sign is used

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Preventing Heel Pain For Runners

Whether you are new to running or have several marathons under your belt, heel pain can be a real problem for runners. There are several conditions that can develop into chronic ailments if you aren’t careful. These can include Achilles

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Massage For Eye Strain

Most people don’t immediately think about getting a massage for eye strain. There are several ways a massage can help with this common complaint. The vast majority of us spend our days and evenings staring at one screen or another.

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