Going for Gold
A gold medal-winning massage may not be what you think. It’s not about fancy tools, flashy techniques, or pedigree. It’s about centering the bodywork on the client experience.
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This Is Why Your Beginning Should Be at the Back
Starting your work on the client’s back can give multiple data points for mapping out your session.
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The Knee Is Rarely the Knee’s Problem
By recognizing the knee as a transmission point within the kinetic chain rather than a standalone joint, therapists can address the upstream and downstream restrictions that can cause knee stress and pain.
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Palpating the Anterior Hip
The beauty of applying the hill and valley approach to palpation of the hip flexor musculature is that the hip flexor muscles form an alternating contour of hill, valley, hill, valley, etc.
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Scapular Mechanics and Upper Back Pain
By Whitney LowePosture, muscle tightness, and injury can cause scapular dyskinesis. Broadening your approach can help address a client’s scapular instability.
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Avoid Healer Syndrome
By Laura AllenWe can’t magically heal anyone. But, we can facilitate people feeling better from the work we do.
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What's Up in D.C.?
Several significant policy changes at the federal level have had a huge impact on massage therapy schools, professionals, and businesses.
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Speak Your Mind: Do you play music during sessions?
By Mary MurphyPractitioners offer their insights on playing music during sessions with clients.
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Should Massage Therapists Sell Products?
By Elicia CrookSelling products can help support client outcomes even after they leave your treatment room and can provide a profit boost for your practice.
Featured Videos
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Chris Curry—5 Tips to Incorporate Into Your Next Massage
By ABMP StaffChris Curry demonstrates his "gold-winning" sports massage techniques. He showcases a variety of professional methods including myofascial strokes, active motion techniques, and the use of specialized tools like heated scrapers and massage guns to enhance client outcomes.
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Seeking Help When we Need It
By Laura AllenMassage therapists should be encouraged to seek help when they need it.
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Nerve Glide Stretch for the Median Nerve
Learn nerve gliding techniques that can be effective in reducing pain.
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The Sciatic Nerve: A 3D View from the Inside Out
ANATOMYScapes debuts its video "The Sciatic Nerve: A 3D View from the Inside Out" in Massage & Bodywork magazine to deep dive into the sciatic nerve and its 3D fascial reality.