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Massage Therapy
Your first massage appointment is very exciting. The opportunity to ease tension is always something to look forward to. But, like any new experience, it can also be a little nerve-wracking when you don’t know what to expect. Here are some pointers for your first appointment: Show up a few minutes early Massage therapy is [...]
Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers. What better way to say ‘I love you’ to that special someone in your life than to get them a massage to relax, refresh and knead the stress away. While you’re at it, be sure to treat yourself to a massage as well. At Healing Touch Charlotte we [...]
The sciatic nerve is the largest, thickest nerve in the human body. This nerve begins with its nerve roots in the lumbar spine and continues through the glutes (yep, your butt), with nerve endings down the back of the thigh. The nerve divides above the back of the knee into the tibial nerve and the [...]
The iliotibial band is the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the shin, helping stabilize and move the hip and knee joints, as well as preventing dislocation. When the IT band isn’t working properly, movement of the knee (and, therefore, running) becomes painful. The IT band can tighten [...]
