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Massage for Trauma Patients
May 28 2026
Trauma-informed massage therapy is becoming increasingly important as massage therapists encounter more clients affected by chronic stress, PTSD, emotional trauma, medical trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Understanding how trauma affects both the mind and body can help therapists create safer, more supportive treatment experiences for their clients.
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May 26 2026
Shin splints are a common overuse injury that can sideline runners, athletes, and active individuals at any time of year. Shin splints can result from training too hard, too fast, sidelining any athlete. When performed appropriately, massage therapy can support tissue recovery and help prevent anterior shin splints when combined with proper training and load management.
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Apr 6 2026
In order to provide the best possible care for someone coping with lupus, massage therapists need to build connections with their client’s care providers. A well-coordinated plan of care can support a client with a chronic, autoimmune disease. Massage therapy can be a piece of the plan and make a difference in the life of someone with lupus.
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Dec 20 2021
Learn about the causes of plantar fasciitis, as well as 5 techniques you can try from the comfort of your home to ease this foot pain. Continue reading
Differences Between Relaxation Massage, Medical Massage & Sports Massage
Aug 29 2014
A friend gives you a gift certificate for a massage, but what kind of massage will it be? What do you request – do you even have a choice? Learn about some basic options available to you when the time comes for you to schedule that appointment. Continue reading
Where On My Body Is a Massage Therapist Allowed to or Qualified to Work?
Jun 30 2014
Discover which parts of the body are forbidden to touch during a massage session. Continue reading
Common Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms and Warning Signs
May 20 2026
Fatigue, brain fog, and muscle cramps are often dismissed as stress or aging, but nutrient deficiencies may sometimes be part of the picture.
The post Common Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms and Warning Signs first appeared on Natural Wellness Update.5 STDs That Show Up on Your Mouth and Lips
May 11 2026
The best defense against contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is to use safe sex practices. Today, many healthcare organizations use the term sexually transmitted infections (STIs), although STD is still commonly used and widely recognized. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections if you are sexually active in order to protect yourself and your partners.
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May 7 2026
The word “cleansing” gets thrown around a lot in the wellness world, and honestly, most of the time it’s attached to something that sounds a little too good to be true. Juice cleanses, charcoal drinks, ten-day resets. But the body already has a cleansing system built in, and it’s been running since before any of … Continue reading How Milk Thistle Supports the Body’s Natural Cleansing Processes
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