Common Illnesses

Plantar fasciitis is a common yet often misunderstood foot condition that can be a source of chronic pain and discomfort for many people. Characterized by sharp pain in the heel or the bottom of the foot, especially when walking, this ailment occurs when the plantar fascia – the thick band of tissue that runs across [...]

Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD) is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles, causing pain, discomfort, and limited movement in the jaw. This disorder can result from various factors, including stress, teeth grinding, and misalignment of the jaw. Individuals suffering from TMJD often experience headaches, jaw pain, and difficulty chewing. While traditional [...]

Many types of knee injuries and pain can be helped by massage: For knee pain, neuromuscular massage can: Help improve circulation Relieve pain Relieve stiffness Help you relax Stimulate blood flow Reduce swelling Also, if you have an MCL sprain (medial collateral knee ligament), it can possibly be helped with massage. Cross Friction Massage is [...]

Healing Touch Charlotte is now again able to safely offer intra-oral TMJ* massage. We have purchased face shields to prevent the transmission of breath particles for massage of the jaw that is worked internally. These new shields will allow the massage therapist to work internal jaw muscles if needed. *Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome – or TMJ [...]

We are closed until May 1, 2020 – Hi everyone. We hope you are all staying safe and protected during this time of crisis. Gov. Roy Cooper just gave a news conference in which he said that he is signing an executive order for all Massage Therapists in the state of North Carolina to close [...]

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