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Which Massage is Right for Me? – Exploring the Relaxation Massage
Working in my practice (Hawaiian Experience Spa, in Scottsdale, AZ) where we offer over 80 different treatments including many types of massages, I find that new clients are often confused about the meaning of relaxation massage. Obviously, receiving the right … Continue reading
Importance of Stretching Your Muscles
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See an Article about the Spa on Examiner.com
Check out this article about the spa on Examiner.com. If only we could get it picked up by the New York Times and CNN…
Medical Massage Therapy, A Growing Field in Health Care
Massage Therapy, a recognized medical treatment in many parts of the world for thousands of years, is finally beginning to take its proper place as a medical treatment in the United States including Scottsdale, Arizona where my practice is located. … Continue reading
Proper Use of Heat and Ice for Injuries
“Unlike ice, which can be used almost anytime safely, using heat at the wrong time will make your situation worse.” Continue reading
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The Cure for Everything
By: Steve Ibach A conversation with a client yesterday reminded me of an important part of modern medicine – a part so important that it indeed may be the cure for everything. It is so important that doctors use this … Continue reading
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The Killer TENS Belt
Have you ever considered using electricity, in the form of a TENS Belt, to tighten those muscles? If so you might want to think again. TENS, which stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, is a method of treating pain used … Continue reading
Too Far Gone for Physical Therapy
By: Steve Ibach I am treating a client who came to the spa with severe and debilitating pain in the left gluteal area. She was in constant pain and could not perform many regular everyday activities. Upon assessing her muscle … Continue reading
Use Alternating Heat and Ice to Help your Muscles
Try this little trick the next time your muscles or joints are sore – alternate heat and ice. Apply three minutes of heat, followed by one minute of ice to the affected area. This technique forces blood in and out … Continue reading
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Welcome and Mahalo for reading my blog
By: Steve Ibach As a massage therapist with a strong medical focus I encounter many interesting questions and stories regarding health, fitness, and the general state of our medical system. People with chronic pain and other symptoms that have been … Continue reading