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 [...]
Massage Therapy
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 [...]
Source: http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/understanding-your-fascia?page=single Fascia is a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together body structures, and is very widespread yet likely the least understood network of the human body.Fascia is made up primarily of densely packed collagen fibers that create a full body that wrap and divide every one of our muscles, bones, nerves, blood [...]
We are happy to announce that beginning March 1, 2013 Healing Touch Charlotte, Inc has opened online booking for any clients who wish to book their own massage appointments. Now with few simple clicks you can book your massage appointments from any computer, smart phone or other online device. Just look at the right side [...]
It’s that time of year again. Time to use or lose your Flex Spending Account (FSA) for this year! Also, it’s time to plan how much money to put into your flex account for 2013. Don’t forget that you may be able to pay for massage therapy as well as other medical services with your [...]
