Category Archives: Blog
Radial Tunnel Syndrome (forearm pain from screwdriver motion)
What is Radial Tunnel Syndrome? Screwdriver Pain Syndrome (Radial Tunnel Syndrome) is a painful condition that presents itself at the proximal forearm. The symptoms generally present a dull achy pain on top of, or on the side of, the forearm … Continue reading
Diabetic Neuropathy – Will Reflexology and Massage Therapy Help?
How can reflexology and massage therapy help diabetic neuropathy? Let’s first discuss what diabetic neuropathy is. This condition is a result of large amounts of blood glucose (sugar) remaining in the vascular system. This high sugar state does serious damage … Continue reading
Humped Neck – Pain with Forward Head Posture (Torticollis)
So you have a fatty ‘hump’ on the back of your neck. It keeps growing while your head points forward, like a turtle hanging its neck out of the shell. Doctors call this anterocollis, which is short for anterior torticollis, … Continue reading
Pectoralis Major Rupture – Conservative Treatment Update – No Surgery
Just wanted to give you an update on my Pec rupture and how I am doing since I decided to go natural treatment and let it heal without surgery. Now, a quick background for those of you who are not … Continue reading
What Is Sports Massage – Also Known As Athletic Massage?
Athletes need specific massage skills applied to them to reduce pain, enhance athletic ability, and to maintain high performance. A massage therapist with a background in Strength and Conditioning, combined with sound knowledge of kinesiology, biomechanics, physiology, and anatomy is … Continue reading
What is Muscular Hyperlordosis and could massage help?
“Duck-Butt” and “Sway-Back” are affectionate names that describe the medical condition hyperlordosis. Hyper- meaning too much and -lordosis means a concave exaggerated curve of the lumbar spine. It is a condition that is blamed for most low back pain. The … Continue reading
Will Deep Tissue Massage Help Leg Cramps?
Do you remember your grandpa jumping out of his chair in front of the TV yelling, “Charley Horse!” and “Leg Cramp – It’s A Doozy!” As he thrashed on the floor, he begged for someone to massage his legs deeply … Continue reading
Will Massage Help For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Do you have pain or a weird sensation that starts on the side of your neck, pokes deep in the shoulder, runs down your arm, and makes your fingers tingle? You might have Neurogenic (Thoracic) Outlet Syndrome due to compression … Continue reading
Can Reflexology Help Plantar Fasciitis?
Those who suffer from plantar fasciitis will do just about anything to relieve the pain associated with this condition, including trying reflexology. Over the last 20 years that I have been practicing reflexology, the number of patients calling with the … Continue reading
Grumpy puppy is not allowed in the treatment room!
Waffles – the Holland Massage & Reflexology mascot, gets grumpy when she is not allowed in the massage treatment room. She thinks that just being cute, as well as hypoallergenic, is enough to gain passage to the treatment … Continue reading