Giovanni’s Massage Qualifications I spent the last 7 years achieving different massage qualifications, to get to offer a service that is different from the standard massage. My interest in the massage profession started a bit as a curiosity and a desire for a career change. Indeed, before getting into the massage profession, I was working […]
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Jan
Jan
What Is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy is a condition that manifests on the lower portion of the calf and is caused by overusing the muscle of this region, such as Gastrocnemius and or Soleus. Initially, you may not notice the issue, as it starts as a low-level inflammation and micro-tearing but as the condition progresses […]
Fibromyalgia is a health condition that causes widespread pain and sensitivity to touch. This type of condition is more common in women than in men. Is still unknown to science why some people may suffer from Fibromyalgia, even though is known that stress can play a major role. On the other hand, genetics can also […]
On the occasion of my 4th time in Chiang Mai, since 2018, I am dedicating this post to Thai Massage in Pichest Boonthumme Style. In March 2018, I started studying and practising Thai Massage. I came here to Chiang Mai, to see Pichest Boonthumme, after a friend’s recommendation. I was looking into finding someone, that […]
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Nov
Nov
Frozen Shoulder Overview Frozen shoulder, is also known as per the name “adhesive capsulitis”. A frozen shoulder as per the name is a shoulder that would barely move. Both signs and symptoms typically begin slowly and then get worse. Recovery time is subjective. A common cause of a Frozen Shoulder is having to keep a […]
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Nov
Nov
Parkinson and Massage Overview Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking. (1) After this brief introduction to what Parkison is, we […]
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Oct
Oct
Seating on the floor, the new mobility movement. Working in the office is a hard task for the body, and in the last few years, something made this task even worst. Covid-19 forced millions of people worldwide to work from home. As per consequence, many people reduce their daily movement activity and start increasing the […]
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Oct
Oct
Mobility Joint – Stability Joint – Strengthening We refer to Mobility as the degree to which a joint can move before being restricted by surrounding tissues. Not all the joints taught are considered mobility joints. Starting from the big toes joint, and moving up the body, to the upper cervical joints, we can count one […]
Arthritis Overview Arthritis can be described as the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. Symptoms include: joint pain stiffness reduce Range of Motion (ROM) Major Types: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid-Arthritis Said so, Arthritis can be a consequence of another type of disease, like: Ankylosing spondylitis Gout Juvenile idiopathic Psoriatic A. Reactive A. Septic A. Thumb […]
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Oct
Oct
Joint Mobilisation Overview Joint mobilisations are manual therapy techniques that aim to improve joint mobility and flexibility and reduce joint pain. Joint mobilisation can be applied to many body joints. There are contraindications that have to be taken into consideration for mobilisation: Joint swelling Osteoarthritis Bond Fracture Bulge disk (if the mobs are intended on […]