Body Ache Escape’s Blog
Welcome to Body Ache Escape Massage Center’s massage blog. We hope to provide you educational material that will help you get to know more about your body and health. We get our inspiration from our clients, so if you have a disease, dysfunction or health issue please let us know if you’d like us to write about it!
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is about way more than being tired all the time. Those with CFS have extreme fatigue that is not relieved by sleep, have an impaired short term memory, muscle pain, weakness, joint pain, headache, neck pain and a plethora of symptoms. A doctor will diagnose someone with CFS
Neuropathy- Why Do My Feet Hurt
Why Do My Feet Hurt? Neuropathy Neuropathy is a condition where the feet hurt due to nerve damage. There are several causes of neuropathy but the two most common are diabetes and chemotherapy. For nerves to function properly they must continuously receive oxygen and nutrients. Blood glucose spikes in diabetes and
This Gets Confused for Sciatica All The Time
The Piriformis Sciatica Pain I had a client once who had pain in her lower back so bad that she couldn't stand up straight walking into the office. She had pain running down the back of her leg and even into her foot. As I massaged her I noticed that the
5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Immunity This Winter
5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Immunity This Winter This year—perhaps more than ever before—immunity is top of mind for the vast majority of people, especially heading into cold and flu season. You probably already know the obvious ways to protect yourself from getting sick (ahem: washing your hands, minimizing stress, getting
Reduce Inflammation, Lower Stress
Reduce Inflammation,Lower Stress Stress reduction plays a significant role in quelling inflammation, which is why it is essential that everyone develops tools to help manage stress. Studies have shown how mindfulness techniques may be more effective in relieving inflammatory symptoms than other activities that promote well-being. They have been shown to
Feeling Anxious? Yoga Can Help Soothe You
Feeling Anxious? Yoga Can Help Soothe You The study compared yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress management for treating people with generalized anxiety disorder. While cognitive behavioral therapy remains the preferred first-line treatment for anxiety, yoga -- specifically Kundalini yoga -- outperformed stress management education during the initial 12 weeks of
