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- 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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Stretches to Relieve Back Pain
Back pain is very common and can become debilitating if left untreated. Massage Therapy when paired with strengthening and stretching programs may also help speed up recovery. The recommend the stretches listed below may help relieve your back pain and get you back to doing the things you love.
What Is The Difference Between A Licensed Massage Therapist And A Physical Therapist?
Massage Guides · Syracuse, NY Two licensed professions, a lot of overlap, and a decision most people guess at. Here is how to tell which one your body actually needs, from a clinic that will send you to the other when that is the right answer. You tweaked something,...
Benefits of a Couples Massage
Reviewed by Kyle Hierholzer, LMT, CPT. Updated October 2026. Quick answer: A couples massage gives two people the same benefits as a regular massage, like less muscle tension and stress, plus time together without phones or distractions. It's also an easy gift for an...
What To Do If You Have Neck Pain
Neck pain is extremely common and affects about 1 out of every 3 people in America. Depending on severity and frequency, it can also cause many other symptoms. Neck pain has been linked to dizziness, migraines and headaches, nausea, and even shoulder, jaw, ear, eye,...
What To Do If You Have Lower Back Pain
Reviewed by Kyle Hierholzer, LMT, CPT. Updated October 2026. If you’re among the 40 million Americans who suffer from chronic lower back pain, you know how debilitating and painful the struggle can be. Looking for treatment? See our back pain relief options in...
Everything You Need to Know About Prenatal Massages
Expecting mothers look for relief from the pains and strains of pregnancy when and where they can. As a baby bump grows, so does the extent of the mother’s pain and discomfort. When putting their feet up, sleeping on their sides, stretching, and heating pads work to...