Technique

With more people than ever before undergoing knee surgery, understanding how massage therapy can complement the recovery process is crucial for you and your clients.

The pronation-supination technique is a gentle yet powerful way to address forearm, wrist, and hand issues by combining sustained pressure with passive pronation-supination.

Use your knowledge of the pectoralis major, its closeness to breath, and how it works to your advantage.

The thoracic spine not only structurally supports the head and neck but also serves as a bridge between the upper and lower body and contributes to balance and mobility.

When one muscle or tissue area is tight, a direct approach may only aggravate it more. Consider employing an alternative option.

Regardless of the techniques used, how you touch your client is incredibly important to their overall experience.

The metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe is often overlooked with regard to proper and improper function. That said, it is important to consider as part of the possible kinematics of a client's condition.

Massage therapy can play a significant role in treating nerve pain. But learning those various types of pain is key to understanding how massage can help.