Professional therapeutic massage therapy in Kansas City, MO by Aaron Harris, BCTMB
One of the most common complaints I’ve seen in my many years as a massage therapist is stiffness and pain in a client’s low back. Thankfully, massage therapy is one of the most effective treatments for low back pain. Identifying
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
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
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
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.” Teres Minor This muscle acts as the “little brother” of
The Supraspinatus Muscle is located on the superior (upper) portion of the scapula. It is one of the four muscles that makes up the “rotator cuff.” “Supra” means “above;” “spinatus” means “spine.” The name, “Supraspinatus” tells us that this muscle
The deltoid is a triangular-shaped muscle of the upper arm. It has three “heads,” hence the name. On the anterior (front) side of the body, it begins on the clavicle. The lateral (side) head begins on the acromial process, or
A vast majority of clients confuse “deep tissue” work with a massage using strong pressure. A deep tissue massage involves working with muscle groups that are less superficial, or deeper in the body than those a typical Swedish massage session
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