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from the NY Times: When a physically active person like me injures a joint, especially one as crucial as a knee or ankle, one of the first thoughts, if not the first thought, is likely to be “How fast can I get back to my usual activities?” That kind of thinking, however, could set the…

from Netdoctor: Every now and then a treatment comes around that gets everybody talking - and right now, it's Rolfing. If you haven't yet heard of it, Rolfing (that's Rolfing Structural Integration) is a technique that involves the manipulation of the fascia (connective tissue around your muscles) to create proper alignment and balance in the body.…

from Shape: You put a lot of work into staying in shape. Maybe you HIIT and run. Maybe you flow, spin, and do as many reps as possible in boot-camp class. Whatever your mix, you're likely missing one simple, science-backed way to maximize the benefit you get out of every drop of sweat: Give your…

From Massage Magazine, by BJ Dowlen: Rejection. Experience. Hard work. Discretion. These are all necessary components of making it as a pro sports massage therapist. Before you consider becoming a pro sports massage therapist, you should prepare yourself to endure some, or a lot, of rejection. [caption id="attachment_4020" align="alignleft" width="300"] Athlete's Muscles Professional Massage Treatment…

From Vox: Cathryn Jakobson Ramin’s back pain started when she was 16, on the day she flew off her horse and landed on her right hip. For the next four decades, Ramin says her back pain was like a small rodent nibbling at the base of her spine. The aching left her bedridden on some…