by Clare Katner | Oct 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
The sciatic nerve is well known for being one of the biggest pains in your backside. This is because it is an extremely large nerve relative to all the nerves in the human body. When people feel pain connected to this nerve it is typically only on one side of the...
by Clare Katner | Oct 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints of adults 30 to 60 years old. The Plantar Fascia is the thick “band” like ligament that runs from the heel, through the arch of the foot, to the toes. The main function of the Plantar Fascia is to act...
by Clare Katner | Oct 1, 2019 | Massage Therapy, Sports Massage Therapy
Sports massage is quickly becoming one of the most sought after modalities of massage, especially in cities around the world like Portland that are filled with active adults and athletes. What are the most common sports injuries?* Hip Flexor Strain- The group of...
by Clare Katner | Sep 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whiplash is, essentially, exactly how it sounds. The abrupt and often times, unexpected whipping forward of the head and neck. The momentum of the head whipping forward in such a manner causes micro-tears in the neck and can cause strains and sprains in the muscles of...
by Clare Katner | Sep 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
We all know the feeling; sensitivity to light and sound, the inability to concentrate, the pain and discomfort that pulls from between the shoulder blades, up the back of the neck, all the way to the temples and right behind the eyes. That feeling like someone is...
by Clare Katner | Sep 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
TheraCane is a great tool to get short term, fast relief until you can get a full body massage. The design of the TheraCane allows for easy access to hard to reach spots and assists in applying deep pressure to areas of tightness helping to break up tension and...
by Clare Katner | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
A 2015 study by researchers from Ohio State University and the University of Pittsburgh found that massage done soon after exercise “increases the percentage of regenerating muscle fibers”. This means your massage is doing even more than healing your sore, tight...
by Clare Katner | May 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
When people think about manual lymphatic drainage massage they think it’s only for individuals who have lymph problems. Lymphatic drainage has recently become a very useful tool in helping people recover from any type of inflammation. For example, when treating...
by Clare Katner | May 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
East Bridge Massage recently gave back to our community once more with a donation to the Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center. This center in SW Portland serves as a safe and supervised environment for youth to be exposed to arts, music, support groups and...
by Clare Katner | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Stress and anxiety are ever the more prevalent in the workplace and society. Many people seek and find relief through massage and bodywork. Read below to learn the ways massage can help you overcome anxiety. Emotional and physical memories are stored in our muscles....
