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Treatment Guides
Start here for clear, practical answers about each treatment we offer.
- Deep Tissue Massage: How Deep Is Too Deep?What deep tissue should feel like, and when to speak up.
- Lymphatic Massage and Post-Op CareHow light lymphatic work feels and when to start after surgery.
- Medical vs. Therapeutic MassageThe difference between the two, and which one to book.
- Prenatal MassageWhat to expect from massage during pregnancy.
- Sports MassageHow massage fits into training and recovery.
- Couples MassageWhat happens at a side-by-side session.
- CuppingWhat cupping is, how it feels and what the marks mean.
- Scar TissueHow massage therapy can work with scar tissue.
- ReikiWhat a Reiki session is like.
- Should I See a Chiropractor?What a first chiropractic visit involves.
- Should I See an Acupuncturist?What to expect at your first acupuncture visit.
- Massage Therapy FAQAnswers to the questions patients ask most.
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The Injury Advice You’ve Followed Your Whole Life Is Wrong
For decades, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) was the standard advice for sprains and strains, and the doctor who coined it has since revised his view. Learn about PEACE & LOVE, a newer approach to soft tissue injury recovery, and how massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care and fitness can support your recovery.
Holiday Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Health and Wellness
The holiday season is the perfect time to show your loved ones how much you care about their health and happiness. At Hand in Health Massage Therapy in Syracuse, NY, we offer gift vouchers, aromatherapy massages, and wellness packages to help you give the gift of...
Should I See an Acupuncturist?
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years and is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, it is embraced globally for its health benefits, providing relief for various physical and emotional conditions. But how do you know if acupuncture...
Should I See a Chiropractor?
Wondering whether you should see a chiropractor? You’re not alone. Learn why people visit a chiropractor, what happens during a visit at Hand in Health, and how chiropractic care and massage therapy can work together.
Massage Therapy Benefits: What It Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Health
What massage therapy can and can’t do for your health: muscle pain, stress, sleep and recovery, the main types, and how to fit massage into your care.
Massage Therapy FAQ: Answers to Your Most Common Questions
Clear answers to the massage questions our therapists hear most: what to wear, pressure, soreness, pregnancy, insurance, memberships and booking.















