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

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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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A patient in a hospital bed. Medical massage is often performed in hospitals.

What is a Medical or Oncology Massage?

Medical or oncology massage is a specialized style customized for clients with chronic conditions. It is often performed in hospital rooms, nursing homes, and dialysis clinics. Who Should Get a Medical Massage? This style is especially suited for patients recovering

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Motor Neurons are affected by ALS.

ALS and Massage

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a neurological disorder that can greatly benefit from regular massage. Motor Neurons are affected by ALS. What is ALS? ALS is a progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor

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Hand pain and massage of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Massage

Carpal Tunnel is the most common repetitive use injury. It affects as many as 10% of adults at some point. Recent studies have reported a resolution of 89% of cases with massage, compared to less than 10% with surgery. Carpal

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Woman with fibromyalgia massaging her neck.

Fibromyalgia and Massage

Massage can be a wonderfully supportive treatment for fibromyalgia. I have treated dozens of clients suffering from this debilitating condition. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic pain syndrome that include sleep disorders and the development of a predictable

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Trigger Points in Gluteus Minimus

What is a Trigger Point?

A trigger point is a focused area in a muscle that remains constantly contracted regardless of movement. Clients often describe this as a “knot.” They are quite painful and refer pain to other predictable parts of the body. Often a

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