October 2013

Frozen Shoulder

Image Source: http://www.frozenshoulder.com/images/shoulder_capsule_image.jpg Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint as a result of swelling of the articular shoulder capsule, restricting its mobility. Symptoms usually begin gradually and then worsen over time and then resolve, often within one or two years. Risk of [...]

Source: http://api.ning.com/files/2k9*hoDYZHnomv-C43u77HNj4QiYMon7i0fkPeX*pyc9-Svo610RAjsv1CvDMwBLzlP*G7J2Wh*kAPop9igyLYsgsEZGSCVZ/rotatorcuff.jpg The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that connect the upper arm (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). The tendons in the rotator cuff provide stability to the shoulder while the muscles allow the shoulder to rotate. These muscles and tendons also help hold the ball of [...]

Image Source: http://nirvanareflexologyspa.com/photos/footchart.jpg Image Source: http://nirvanareflexologyspa.com/photos/handchart.jpg Reflexology is a treatment that uses pressure on specific areas on the feet, hands and ears to relieve a variety of issues and balance the flow of energy in the body. Reflexology is often relaxing and can be an effective way to relieve stress. Reflexology traces back to ancient [...]

Swedish massage is usually considered a light, relaxing, stress relief type of massage, and is a type of full body massage that incorporates techniques of effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration. Effleurage is a long, smooth stroke that slides over the skin and is usually very fluid feeling. This gliding stroke is often used to [...]

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