Increasingly I am seeing more and more fibromyalgia patients on my massage table. Often, they are apprehensive about massage because they have been in pain for so long and are tired of being in pain. So, what is fibromyalgia? According to Medical News Today, fibromyalgia is associated as a rheumatic condition that causes soft tissue …
Take a second, take a breath, listen to your body, and feel your day to day stresses that need to be expelled. In my four years of experience as a massage therapist I have had the opportunity to work in many different settings. I worked as an independent massage therapist, hustling to get my own …
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When you live on an island, you develop a special relationship with the water. We paddle, swim, surf, and SUP for exercise, live in our bathing suits, and are never far from a beautiful beach or swimming pool. Not only does the water provide us with stunning landscapes, sustenance, and a playground for recreational activities, …
It is often said that the best result of a massage is when the client falls asleep. This comment has made me upset that this is such a huge general misconception. I have always viewed massage therapy as a chance to solve puzzles. Every session begins with the client revealing areas of their body that …
Late last year I had to take my Mom to the ER due to feeling so weak and lethargic and have been having diarrhea, nausea and vomiting the whole day. When we got to the hospital they found out that her sodium level was way too low. Her diagnosis is called hyponatremia which means low …
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The field of Physical Therapy has made substantial advancements in recent years. Most recently, there has been a collective shift from long periods of bed rest following injury or surgery in favor of an immediate bout of Physical Therapy care. This is due to the published research which shows that this practice is safe and …
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Urinary incontinence (UI) affects 1 in 4 of all reproductive-aged women, and 1 in 2 of all post-menopausal women. Incontinence is a significant health problem with considerable social and economic impacts that greatly impairs quality of life and often leads to feelings of shame and depression. And despite its prevalence, fewer than half of the …
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Types of Compression Fractures A vertebral compression fracture occurs when part of an individual bone of the spine (vertebra) becomes compressed. Vertebral compression fractures can be caused by osteoporosis, trauma, and diseases affecting bone. The bones of the spine have two main sections. The vertebral arch is a ring-shaped section that forms the roof of …
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when there is a blow, bump, jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. It is a major cause of disability and death in the U.S. Common causes of TBI are falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, assaults, gunshot wounds. Trauma to the brain can also occur due to stroke, …
You’ve heard of fitness gyms offering childcare for parents so that they can exercise, but have you ever heard of it in medical care let alone it being an integrated, multidisciplinary care system? Oahu Spine & Rehab is proud to offer complimentary childcare to patients’ children during their appointments! What Should Parents Do To Utilize …
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