May/June 2017
Technique
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Preventing Back Strain
Back problems are ubiquitous in our modern world. Here's how to prevent or at least reduce back strain in clients.
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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6 Yoga Poses to Support Your Practice
Practicing massage therapy can create stress on the back, neck, and shoulders, so self-care is essential. One great method of self-care is yoga.
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Simple Self-Care Practices & Why They Matter
Be willing to commit to your ability to practice self-care.
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Laughter: The Best Medicine
While it may seem intuitive that humor can be an effective tool for enriching our practice, it can be hard to learn how to introduce humor into a therapeutic environment.
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Exposures and Injury
According to OSHA, more workers are injured in the health-care and social assistance industry sector than any other division of labor. But this data doesn't include massage therapists.
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Self-Care Starts Here
A large percentage of massage therapists leave the profession within the first two years simply due to the physical demands of the work. Take that as a sign: self-care is important.