KATHRYN MERROW, The Pain Relief CoachIs there a difference between pain management and pain relief? You often hear about “pain management clinics.” You rarely hear about “pain relief clinics.” Sometimes people have a pain issue which can only be managed; it is not going to go away. Instances might be cancer or a nerve which is entangled in a cyst. […]
Older adults get lots of benefits from receiving massage. A study from PubMed.gov was done with people age 60 and older who had persistent pain. It says they felt better physically and emotionally. It also says massage may be worth looking into as a treatment for pain in older adults. Well, I should say so! […]
Suffering from lower back pain? Here’s an article about a study that shows massage therapy helps more than conventional medical treatment. Of course! Massage helps get rid of all kinds of aches and pains. Massage is natural medicine! Natural and old. Probably one of the first natural medicines ever, right? Click this link to read […]
My client Joanie was in a serious car accident. She called to tell me she has a pin in her shoulder and a cast on her leg and lots of bruises. I’m going to visit her in the hospital later. She wants to show me her injuries. Her big question to me was whether her […]
Muscle aches and pain? Except in emergencies, I always recommend the most natural, least invasive ways to feel better. And very often that means I am recommending massage therapy. I LOVE massage! There is no better medicine for muscle aches and pains and it is all 100% natural! Over the years I have had many […]
Massage therapy has tremendous benefits for people who receive it. And guess what? Massage not only benefits the person who receives the massage. The person giving the massage also receives health benefits. How cool is that? Massage therapy is the most peaceful and healing profession I can think of. Massage soothes and relaxes the mind […]
Massage is the oldest natural medicine in the world! What exactly is massage? Massage therapy is the art/science/practice of rubbing or kneading or compressing parts of the body to help with circulation and reduce muscle stress and mental stress. This is usually and most beneficially done manually (by hand.) Massage can also be accomplished with […]
What exactly is ‘deep tissue massage’ and does it have to hurt? I’m sharing a good article about deep tissue massage below but my personal feelings are that many massage practitioners just blast away and go way too deeply, way too fast. Sometimes ‘deep tissue’ is not appropriate. Every body is different. And the person […]
Can massage provide “pain relief” or is it just another type of “pain management”? It depends. Bodies are really logical. They are smart. They were designed to function in certain ways. When we give them what they want and need they can heal and be well. Sometimes what they need includes some muscle therapy. What’s […]
Why do I believe so strongly in the power of massage for pain relief? 1. Because it works. I have seen it work over and over. IF…the massage therapist knows where to work, understands the causes of your pain, and can help you correct your posture. Some do, some can’t; it depends on their training, […]
Touch. Vitamin “T”. Something your body craves. Needs. A long time ago a “research project” was undertaken by a king. I think it was in Germany. The ruler wanted to know what language babies would speak if no one ever talked to them. What would naturally come from their mouths? The babies were taken from […]
Therapeutic massage is great medicine. It’s old medicine and all natural. I love it! Go to SimplePainRelief.com and scroll to the Categories. Scroll down until you come to the Massage category. There you will find several articles about the “hows” and “whys” of massage. And massage has so many health benefits! It’s really a shame […]