Comments for The Massage Geek ® Blog http://www.massagegeek.com/blog The Art and Science of Massage Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:38:18 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Do it for your neighbor’s cousin’s girlfriend. by Adam http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/253/comment-page-1#comment-1500 Adam Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:38:18 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=253#comment-1500 It really is unbelievable how a therapeutic massage can change a persons whole life. Once pain and tension are released are person is actually able to be the happy person they want to be, I don't believe people want to negative or hard to be around. I definitely don't!! Massages are a great place to start, so take the time and make your life better. It really is unbelievable how a therapeutic massage can change a persons whole life. Once pain and tension are released are person is actually able to be the happy person they want to be, I don’t believe people want to negative or hard to be around. I definitely don’t!! Massages are a great place to start, so take the time and make your life better.

]]> Comment on Do it for your neighbor’s cousin’s girlfriend. by Allison Mitchell http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/253/comment-page-1#comment-1437 Allison Mitchell Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:34:08 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=253#comment-1437 I have noticed lately I am greatly influenced by the attitude of my friends. If I'm around negative people I tend to be very negative and vice versa. I am striving to change this about myself. I want to be the happy positive person no matter what and hopefully the negative people will become happy off of my vibe. In this profession it is really easy to pick up on your clients energy as well so I'm hoping I can transfer a happy energy from now on and not take on their negative energy. I have always believed if you take care of yourself first others are automatically happy. Because they do sense if you're happy or unhappy. Even when people think they hide their unhappiness well people around them can sense it. Truer words have never been written. Thanks for your blog I have noticed lately I am greatly influenced by the attitude of my friends. If I’m around negative people I tend to be very negative and vice versa. I am striving to change this about myself. I want to be the happy positive person no matter what and hopefully the negative people will become happy off of my vibe. In this profession it is really easy to pick up on your clients energy as well so I’m hoping I can transfer a happy energy from now on and not take on their negative energy.

I have always believed if you take care of yourself first others are automatically happy. Because they do sense if you’re happy or unhappy. Even when people think they hide their unhappiness well people around them can sense it.

Truer words have never been written.
Thanks for your blog

]]> Comment on Do it for your neighbor’s cousin’s girlfriend. by Rehabilitacja Warszawa http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/253/comment-page-1#comment-1433 Rehabilitacja Warszawa Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:31:43 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=253#comment-1433 This blog is just awesome! Keep on that great work. This blog is just awesome! Keep on that great work.

]]> Comment on Do it for your neighbor’s cousin’s girlfriend. by massage school http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/253/comment-page-1#comment-1334 massage school Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:49:46 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=253#comment-1334 Very true. Massage is the best and easiest way to make someone happy. Very true. Massage is the best and easiest way to make someone happy.

]]> Comment on Everything in moderation… by Massage Plano Texas http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/229/comment-page-1#comment-1280 Massage Plano Texas Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:02:44 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=229#comment-1280 Hrmmm. I do see your point about economy of running, yet it seems possible that it is of benefit to only a minority of people. In my practice I see much discomfort and damage from "tight" calves and hamstrings, among runners and non-runners. Tight calves in particular seem to correlate with heel spurs and lower back pain. Just my point of view - I wouldn't encourage the majority of the general public to think tight muscles will make them marathon winners. John James LMT Hrmmm. I do see your point about economy of running, yet it seems possible that it is of benefit to only a minority of people.

In my practice I see much discomfort and damage from “tight” calves and hamstrings, among runners and non-runners. Tight calves in particular seem to correlate with heel spurs and lower back pain.

Just my point of view – I wouldn’t encourage the majority of the general public to think tight muscles will make them marathon winners.

John James LMT

]]> Comment on Good Pain Vs. Bad Pain by Joanna Tringali http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/49/comment-page-1#comment-1243 Joanna Tringali Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:24:49 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=49#comment-1243 My suggestion is to think "ahhhh", not "ouwww". Communicate with your massage therapist. A moist heat pack before deep tissue is often helpful for deep work. Joanna Tringali, NYS LMT Owner of Calm: Massage and Skincare for Women Brooklyn, NY My suggestion is to think “ahhhh”, not “ouwww”. Communicate with your massage therapist. A moist heat pack before deep tissue is often helpful for deep work.

Joanna Tringali, NYS LMT
Owner of Calm: Massage and Skincare for Women
Brooklyn, NY

]]> Comment on Everything in moderation… by Toronto Massage Therapy & Acupuncture http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/229/comment-page-1#comment-1230 Toronto Massage Therapy & Acupuncture Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:14:42 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=229#comment-1230 I agree with you loud and clear. Stretch after the event/workout. Research also shows that stretching pre event also leads to more injuries. Making those joints, ligaments and tendons looser before an event takes away stability and healthy muscle tension leading to twisted ankles, tweaked knees, etc. Stretching in the right way, at the right time has so many benefits that it should be part of any athlete's training. I agree with you loud and clear. Stretch after the event/workout. Research also shows that stretching pre event also leads to more injuries. Making those joints, ligaments and tendons looser before an event takes away stability and healthy muscle tension leading to twisted ankles, tweaked knees, etc.

Stretching in the right way, at the right time has so many benefits that it should be part of any athlete’s training.

]]> Comment on Do it for your neighbor’s cousin’s girlfriend. by Exie Buehler http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/253/comment-page-1#comment-1163 Exie Buehler Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:30:43 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=253#comment-1163 I was looking for massage therapy blog links to add to my blogroll and found yours. It's great! I love this post because as stress levels rise in this country, so does the contagiousness of negativity. Regular massage therapy is so helpful because of the endorphins, those lovely "happiness hormones" that get released during a session. I know for myself, that when I get a massage, I am much more patient when things go wrong and I am happier. As the saying goes (or a variation of it), 'when mama's happy, everyone's happy'! I was looking for massage therapy blog links to add to my blogroll and found yours. It’s great! I love this post because as stress levels rise in this country, so does the contagiousness of negativity. Regular massage therapy is so helpful because of the endorphins, those lovely “happiness hormones” that get released during a session. I know for myself, that when I get a massage, I am much more patient when things go wrong and I am happier. As the saying goes (or a variation of it), ‘when mama’s happy, everyone’s happy’!

]]> Comment on Tips for the Flu Season from a Massage Therapist by Massage San Diego http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/220/comment-page-1#comment-1086 Massage San Diego Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:51:58 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=220#comment-1086 An increasing number of research studies show that massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury. An increasing number of research studies show that massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.

]]> Comment on Do it for your neighbor’s cousin’s girlfriend. by Anthony http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/archives/253/comment-page-1#comment-949 Anthony Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:28:49 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?p=253#comment-949 Wow. That's really interesting. I better make sure that I'm staying happy with all of my clients. I'm pretty sure I'm pretty positive with them, but I'll make extra sure now. Wow. That’s really interesting. I better make sure that I’m staying happy with all of my clients. I’m pretty sure I’m pretty positive with them, but I’ll make extra sure now.

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