Core Exercises for Better Massage Sessions
Stability exercises for massage therapists and bodyworkers that can be done with or without a stability ball. Begin by using your body weight and try incorporating a stability ball as you progress.
Marisa Savino
Marisa Savino is a New Jersey-based licensed massage therapist and fitness professional with a bachelor's degree in exercise science and psychology. Combining the knowledge of these two disciplines allows her to help prevent injuries and be better able to address the whole health of a client. Learn more at msfitriss.com and follow her on Instagram @ms.fitriss.
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Taking Time for You Will Benefit Your Clients
Back-to-back appointments can be a challenging part of the massage profession. If possible, leave some time between sessions to replenish and restore your body. These stretches can help.
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Bodyweight Scapula Mobility Exercises
Joint mobility is important for the entire body, but perhaps even more so for the shoulder joint.
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The Importance of Resistance Training
As massage therapists, the fear of any injury—especially overuse injuries—is always in the back of our minds. One way to combat injuries is to strengthen our muscles by lifting weights.
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Using a Foam Roller to Relieve Muscle Stiffness
After a full day working with clients, massage therapists can develop their own sore, stiff muscles. Using a foam roller before and after a workday can help alleviate some of those pains.
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Stretches to Relieve MT Back Pain
What we do every day as bodyworkers and massage therapists is taxing work. Here are some stretches to relieve back pain.