Massage Tips
Injured? Reach for Ice to Minimize Injury and Speed Healing
Rest Immediatly after an injury. Take the weight off the injury.
Ice the injury for 10 to 20 minutes 3-5 times a day. Zip-lock bags filled with crushed ice work as well as an ice pack. For heatstoke, apply the ice pack to the back of the neck.
Compress the injured area using an elastic bandage. Wrap snugly, not tightly.
Elevate the injured limb on two or three pillows to minimize the swelling.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Author, Viktor E. Frankel
I have received many e-mails concerning massage that address emotional issues. My reply is this:
Every event in our lives is recorded on a cellular level and is often lodged in the muscle. In other words, when we experience fear our muscles tighten and contract. Transformational massage (My special word for the body reading massage I do) helps locate these blockages. Through special techniques used in bodywork, the blockages are released. Often this is called “Myofascial release” or Cranial Sacral therapy. Process Acupressure can also be used to release the fascia from the tight or sore muscle.
I recommend this very sacred affirmation:
I take myself to the center of my own Universe. I acknowledge that there is a Power greater than myself at work right now. I allow this Divine Power to take over and guide me through this process as I knowingly and lovingly release any one, anything, any place, or any memory that would keep me from my highest and best good. I move away from negative, harmful thinking I accept my Divine Restoration and breathe the breath of life that sustains me abundantly.
My heart is filled with joy and gratitude and SO IT IS.
