Posts Tagged ‘pain’

Mirada Dunford: Pain-Free for More Than a Year!

Posted in Uncategorized on 11/15/2008 07:57 am by AMMA

 

Thank you for your kind letter, Mirada.  It is an honor to be able to help people gain back their lives! We are thrilled that you continue to feel well and are so glad that you are sharing your experience with others. . . .

See more testimonials in our Testimonial section.

All of our testimonials are reprinted with permission. If you would like to make your story available to others, please let us know. Contact us at amma@ammatn.com or send us a letter the old-fashioned way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Massage Primer

Posted in Uncategorized on 08/29/2008 08:34 pm by AMMA

The practice of various massage techniques can be traced though human history and nearly every culture. Artwork and literature from many civilizations show that nearly all ancient cultures practiced massage in some form. This is shown in cave drawings by out prehistoric ancestors, ancient Chinese books dating back as far as 3000 B.C., medical textbooks by Greek and Roman physicians written in the millennia preceding Christ, Indian and Hindu tradition and literature dating back over three thousand years.

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Right Foods and Plenty of Water Can Help You Deal With Arthritis

Posted in Uncategorized on 08/02/2008 09:49 pm by AMMA

By Janet Martin

In the US alone, there are over 70 million people suffering from some type of arthritis. Most people who are suffering from this condition will tell you that the pain from the inflammation of joints and bones are truly excruciating, enough to even make some sufferers avoid moving or doing activities they previously enjoy. This debilitating problem is preventing a lot of people, particularly the elderly, from enjoying an active and a happy life.

The food that you eat and don’t eat can actually influence the development, or treatment, of your arthritis. Sometimes getting rid of the pain, inflammation and other symptoms of this condition is as simple as eating an apple a day or including certain types of food that contain minerals and vitamins that can combat the pain, inflammation, accumulation of uric crystals and cell damage caused by arthritis. Here are the types of food you need to start incorporating in your diet to help ease arthritis symptoms. Read the rest of this entry »

 

Dr. Andrew Weil’s “Tip of the Day”

Posted in Structural Integration on 07/10/2008 09:03 pm by AMMA

Dr. Andrew Weil’s “Tip of the Day” for the 4th of July is “Four Reasons to Try Rolfing”. That’s fitting for Independence Day!

Four Reasons to Try Rolfing

Do you suffer from chronic stress, pain or bad posture? You may want to consider Rolfing. Named after Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Rolfing is often referred to as “structural integration.” It is not simply massage, it is a system of deep manipulation of the connective tissues that aims to restructure the fascia (the sheath of tissue that surrounds a muscle) and relieve physical misalignment.

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Mirada Dunford: Pain-Free for More Than a Year!

Posted in Kingsport, TN, Medical Massage, Therapeutic Massage on 06/13/2008 12:57 pm by AMMA

 

Thank you for your kind letter, Mirada.  It is an honor to be able to help people gain back their lives!  We are thrilled that you continue to feel well and are so glad that you are sharing your experience with others. . . .

See more testimonials in our Testimonial section.

All of our testimonials are reprinted with permission. If you would like to make your story available to others, please let us know. Contact us at amma@ammatn.com or send us a letter the old-fashioned way.
 

 

Ankle Sprains - Successful Treatment Tips

Posted in Medical Massage on 04/03/2008 07:38 am by AMMA

By Barton Anderson

Ankle sprains can easily become chronic in nature if not treated correctly. Proper initial care can mean the difference between a single sprain, or a lifetime of ankle problems. Read the rest of this entry »

 

The Benefits of Sports Massage

Posted in Medical Massage, Structural Integration, Therapeutic Massage on 03/11/2008 06:05 am by AMMA

By Brandon J. Thomas

It is well known that massage therapy can reduce anxiety, pain and tension and generally feels good. However massage can be more than just relaxing. For athletes massage therapy can be a key contributor to their training regime and considerably enhance their performance. More commonly known as “Sports Massage” massage for athletes utilizes deep muscle working techniques that eliminate toxins in muscle fiber as well as remove adhesions. Read the rest of this entry »

 

Fibromyalgia (FMS)

Posted in Lymph Drainage, Medical Massage, Therapeutic Massage on 03/27/2007 07:29 am by AMMA

By Laurie McKee

Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the soft tissues of the body.

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