Archive for June, 2011

Are you ready yet?

Saturday, June 25th, 2011

I can’t tell you how many of my clients come to me at the point of absolute frustration with their health concerns. But admittedly I wonder why it takes them so long. Didn’t they feel the pain? How long was long enough to suffer? Why now? Why Me? Needless to say I ask them quite often and here is a synopsis of their responses.
“I didn’t want to be a baby about it” or “Its just a nagging pain” How long does it take to get tired of being sick or in pain? I thoroughly understand the not wanting to be a baby about it. If we were, we would be running to the Hospital for every little scratch. So we tuff it out. It’s time to get help
“I thought it would go away” is the lead answer to the question “didn’t they feel the pain?” The path to my table is often the same. It starts with something like a little pain showing up. Their physician diagnosis the problem and prescribes an Rx, or two,.. or three. Sometimes it goes away but in the ones that end up on my table it doesn’t. X-rays, MRI and CAT scans OH MY! The problem gets worse the bill gets larger and your not getting better.
“I’m at the end of my rope with this!” Is the conglomeration of responses to “why now?” After deciding to get care, exploring parts of the medical system they never wanted to know about. Spending thousands of dollars out of pocket and healthcare, and finally being told there is nothing they can do (I love this quote) “you’ll just have to live with it”. Better yet,.. the only response from day one, is surgery. You find your way to my table. You’ve been patient and now you’re ready to get better!
95% of my clients go away from the first session feeling better. Are they cured? I don’t cure!. My work supports the normal function of the human body and it works at its own pace! Its not an overnight success story either. It took you a long time to get where you are. It will take effort and time on both our parts to get you to a healthy place with your body. The biggest difference is that you start feeling stronger and healthier from the git go. Body Balancing does have some side effects, namely relaxation and lower stress levels. IF you can deal with those side effects than I can probably help you.
In the mean time, Stand up straight, take a deep breath, another glass of water and get a massage. The life you improve will be your own.

Maintain your equipment

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Anybody that works with machinery of any kind will tell you any tool is only as good as its maintenance. Those that do physical Labor need massage therapy as much as the white collar professional. So it is with our creations as it is with us. These are two different reasons for the same maintenance.
Craftsmen are the epitome of the body in motion. They take from the learned activities and establish patterns of use and expertise in the creation of a product. Whether they are rounding up steer, creating a piece of furniture or even a stylish haircut they establish working patterns of muscular development. The body remembers these patterns and they become practice and effortless. Enter Stress! Stress in the craftsman can be burnt as energy, but can constrict and injure musculature like an irritating toxin. This is where repetitive injuries can establish. Massage therapy can flush and relax developed patterns of musculature so like oiling a car they run smooth and fluid.
Professionals do not necessarily always enjoy the benefit of the motion the human body demands. Yet they are no less in need of the flushing effects of massage therapy. High stress positions are the norm in today’s society. Easily 80% of us spend too much time in the classic “desk posture.” This static posture does not allow the musculature to move thus flushing or burning off the stress of deadlines and workload. This build up of stress in the human body slows mental function like sludgy oil does to a car. Studies show that mental effort improves 30% even after a short 15 minute chair massage. Those under regular deadlines are wise and healthier when they get regular massage work. It reduces stress held in the body and improves attitude.
So, stand up straight, take a deep breath, another glass of water and get a massage. Your equipment demands it!