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

The Gastrocnemius Muscle

The Gastrocnemius Muscle

The Gastrocnemius muscle is the most superficial muscle on the back of your calf. This muscle is very strong, because it is involved in many daily activities, such as walking and driving. It also assists in stabilizing the knee when

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Opioids and Pain Pills

Massage: An Alternative to Opioids

Recent scientific studies suggest that massage therapy may be a viable alternative to opioids in management of chronic pain. The Opioid Crisis The National Institute of Health estimates that the opioid crisis costs the US nearly $79 Billion per year

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Bell Palsy Eyes

Massage for Bell Palsy

Massage can help alleviate the symptoms of Bell Palsy and maintain flexibility and circulation in the affected muscles. What is Bell Palsy? This condition is the result of damage or impairment to the facial nerve. The facial nerve controls motor

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Improving range of motion and conserving energy is a goal of a mobile sports massage for marathon runners.

Mobile Sports Massage

Today, I’d like to discuss why booking a mobile sports massage might be the best preparation you make for your next competition. Kansas City is full of athletes of both the professional, and amateur varieties. Whether you play in the

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Anatomy of the Glenohumeral Joint

Rotator Cuff Massage in Kansas City

If you live in the greater Kansas City area, chances are you could benefit from a rotator cuff massage. Why? Because cities in and around Kansas City are very high on “active cities” lists. Healthy people are more active. Nearly

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Location of Subscapularis

The Subscapularis Muscle

The Subscapularis Muscle lies on the anterior (front) side of the scapula (shoulder blade), making it difficult to see and challenging to reach. Along with Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, and Teres Minor, it is one of the “rotator cuff” muscles that is

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Skull Fracture

Massage After Traumatic Brain Injury

Massage, along with intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapies can help preserve and restore motor function after a Traumatic Brain Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is damage to the brain caused by some external accident, rather than from a birth

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Teres Major and Minor

The Teres Major and Teres Minor Muscles

The Teres Major and Teres Minor muscles lie at the bottom outside edge of the shoulder blades (scapulae). Teres Minor is one of the four muscles of the “rotator cuff.” The location of Teres Major and Teres Minor. Teres Minor

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Massage after a stroke

Massage After a Stroke

Massage after a stroke can be beneficial, but there are certainly some complications of which you should be aware. It is important to know the underlying cause of the stroke and your risk factors for another one occurring. What is

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