Today we are discussing Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Today we are discussing Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
March 2022
Written By Graham H
© Trusted Touch Therapies
As a therapist, MLD is the gentlest therapy I have ever practiced or received. It works only 1mm (yes 1 millimetre) into the body. There are very good reasons for this which will become clearer later on.
What is MLD?
MLD is a massage technique, which focuses on stimulating the movement of lymph through the body’s lymphatic system.
Common contraindications in Massage
Common contraindications in Massage
December 2021
Written By Graham H
© Trusted Touch Therapies
Today we are looking at some common contraindications, which would prevent a massage therapist being able to provide treatment.
First of all, lets look at the word contraindications, as for those not in the health and massage industry, it might seem like a rather confusing word. A contraindication is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, treatment or surgery must not be used to treat a patient or client because doing so, may be harmful to the person. This applies in medicine, health and fitness, physical therapy and pretty much anything involving the treatment of the physical body. By the same token, ‘indication’ denotes a course of treatment that should definitely be pursued on a specific situation.
Remedy Your Winter Aches and Pains with Regular Massage Treatment
Remedy Your Winter Aches and Pains with Regular Massage Treatment
November 2020
Written By Graham H
© Trusted Touch Therapies
As the cold weather begins, the temperature starts to fall and the barometric pressure takes a dive south, all of our bodies faces some unique challenges during the winter months, especially as you get older and recovery times for muscle injuries and overuse get longer.
We Now Offer CBD Oil Massage
We Now Offer CBD Oil Massage
August 2020
Written By Graham H
© Trusted Touch Therapies
The CBD Oil Massage is a perfect treatment for releasing tension, alleviating aches and soreness, working out knots and aiding muscle recovery. It can be done as a relaxing massage or a stronger deep tissue treatment.
Great News!! - We are now Open!!
Great News!! - We are now Open!!
July 2020
Great news to all our customers and clients. We are now open after nearly 4 months of waiting.
Thank you to everyone who helped in supporting their communities to bring the spread of this unprecedented situation, under control.
It just goes to show what we can achieve as a society when we work together
Thank you to Felicity Buchan MP for Kensignton for your kind, inclusive and supportive response
Thank you to Felicity Buchan MP for Kensignton for your kind, inclusive and supportive response
July 2020
Dear Mr Hyman,
Thank you for your recent email, and I completely understand your concerns.
The full text of Felicity Buchan MP's response can be found here
Letter to Local MP Re: continued closure of Massage Industry
Letter to Local MP Re: continued closure of Massage Industry
July 2020
Ms Felicity Buchan MP
Conservative MP for Westminster
Dear Ms Buchan MP,
I’m writing to you because I’m a massage therapist. I am writing to you to explain my current situation, as my industry (Beauty and Complementary Therapy industry) is delayed in offering services to the public.
Does massage work?
Does massage work?
June 2020
Written By Graham H
© Trusted Touch Therapies
Massage has been defined as “a mechanical manipulation of body tissues with rhythmical pressure and stroking for the purpose of promoting health and well-being” (Cafarelli, et al 1992). This definition provides useful insight as to the problem with scientifically recording and thereby proving the benefits of soft tissue therapy including Sports Massage. Cafarelli (1992) states that massage promotes ‘health and wellbeing.’
The History of Massage
The History of Massage
15 March 2020
Written By Graham H
© Trusted Touch Therapies
Evidence of massage has existed in many cultures across the world for thousands of years appearing in the Far East, Asia, North Africa and Europe. Of course, there is some discussion about the exact origins of massage. The oldest recorded account of human touch being used for remedial purposes the Cong-Fu of the Toa-Tse, from China circa 3000BC. The text refers to the manipulation of soft tissue. The techniques include applying pressure to muscles as well as meridian points. Evidence suggests that the ancient Chinese practitioners believed their massage relaxes muscles and also improved the functioning of internal organs.
Welcome to our blog
Welcome to our blog
15 January 2020
Welcome to our blog where we aim to provide interesting info about all things massage related. If you have any questions or suggestions that you would like us to write about, please feel free to email us @ info@therapies.life and we will be happy to include this in our blog.