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Spa Etiquette: Everything You Wanted to Know (But Were Too Shy to Ask)
You don't need us to tell you about the benefits of massage therapy. It relieves stress and anxiety. It decreases pain and inflammation. It helps you sleep better. And it's an incredibly relaxing experience, unless... You're too stressed to relax. If you don't...
How to Get Rid of Sore Muscles: 3 Proven Methods
Do you have sore muscles after a day on the mountain? If you’re not used to it, challenging or unfamiliar exercises like skiing, snowboarding, or mountain biking can bring more muscle soreness than you’re used to. Delay onset muscle soreness or DOMS might be something...
What Is a Swedish Massage and Why Is It So Popular?
If you're a fan of deep tissue massage, you might glance right past the "Swedish massage" option on a spa menu. Perhaps you think it will be too gentle to be effective. Or maybe your personal motto is, "No pain, no gain." Is that really the case, though? Is deep...
Is Prenatal Massage Safe? Everything Moms-to-Be Need to Know
Will you soon be welcoming a new baby into the world? Is one of your loved ones an expectant mother? Either way, congratulations! It's obvious that prenatal massage involves pregnancy, but what makes it different than other types of massage? Is it safe for all...
What Is Cupping Therapy (And How Can It Help Me)?
Aside from the six medals he won during the 2016 Olympic Games, the other topic no one could stop talking about was the circular marks on Michael Phelps' back. Those familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine could immediately identify the marks as the result of...
Coronavirus Precautions: Why Massage Is Still Safe During the Pandemic
We've all had to give up a lot this year due to coronavirus precautions. Vacations were postponed. Sporting events, concerts, and festivals were canceled. A lot of us started working from home — if we've been able to work at all. Now, during the holiday season, many...
What’s That Tingling Feeling During a Massage? (Hint: It’s a Good Thing!)
You're lying on the table, enjoying the soft music and the feel of your therapist's strong hands. You can actually feel your stress melt away as you take a deep sigh and relax into the massage. But wait — what's that strange tingling feeling? If this has ever happened...
Should I Get Massage for a Pinched Nerve? What You Need to Know
"A pain in the neck" is a familiar euphemism, but it's a very real thing to anyone suffering from a pinched nerve. It's also more common than you'd think—experts estimate that 85 in 100,000 Americans deal with pinched nerve pain. Also called nerve compression, a...
What Is Trigger Point Massage (And How Can It Help Me)?
Did you know the history of massage therapy goes back over 5,000 years to the ancient Egyptians? Even without our modern understanding of the body, healers of the past learned that we respond well to human touch. Different massage techniques have evolved over the...
Deep Tissue vs Swedish Massage: Which Is Best for Me?
Today's fast-paced world is taking its toll on all of us. Levels of stress, pain, and chronic illness are higher than ever before. While modern medicine has its rightful place, many people are turning to natural, alternative modalities for relief from pain and stress....
Feeling Stressed? How Massage Benefits Your Mental Health
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your stress level in 2020? In May, the average stress level for U.S. adults related to the pandemic was 5.9. That doesn't sound too bad—until you consider that 46% of respondents selected a stress value between 8 and 10. The...
Should I Get a Massage? How Simply Massage Is Prioritizing Your Health
Has 2020 taken its toll on you? Is your stress level through the roof? Are you asking yourself, "Should I get a massage and forget about all this craziness for an hour?" There's no doubt that the past few months have been incredibly stressful—not just for our mountain...
What Is CBD Massage (And Why Should I Try It)?
There's a lot of hype about CBD right now. Now that it's legal in all 50 states, many people are eager to give it a try. And one of the best ways to try CBD is during a massage. What exactly is CBD massage? Is it safe? How will it make you feel? What benefits can you...
Therapist Spotlight: Shinji Tsuji
Welcome to the March edition of Simply Massage's Therapist Spotlight! Last month you got to meet Mike Sprinkle, and this month we'll introduce you to our very own Shinji Tsuji. Tell us a little about yourself, Shinji! Shinji: I'm originally from Kyoto, Japan. I've...
Sore After Skiing? 4 Reasons to Get Sports Massage in Vail
Whether you live in the Vail Valley or you're here on vacation, you're undoubtedly loving the great conditions this winter season! Something you might not love as much? Those tired, aching muscles after a long day on the slopes. Skiing is an incredible full-body...
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