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If you’ve strained one of your fibularis tendons, the pain in your ankle will let you know something is wrong, but you’ll probably have a hard time identifying the fibularis as a source of the trouble.

The Problem with the Back Mouse

The term “back mouse” is a rather cute description for a very painful yet often overlooked problem, even by back pain specialists.

What to Expect

Many people have questions about receiving their first massage. Here are answers to some typical questions and concerns about your first massage or bodywork session.

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Tears and Time: Being Mindful of Your Emotional Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sometimes the feeling quietly creeps up on you. Sometimes it hits you square on the jaw.

No matter how stoic, optimistic, or hopeful we might be in the face of this global pandemic, we are all subject to the onslaught of emotions it brings: Overwhelming sadness. Crisis exhaustion. Unrecognized grief. My moment came two weeks ago when the tears seemed to flow all day.

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Take Back Your Power—Support Your Immune System

Technology has certainly put us in touch with important information on preventive measures for spreading the COVID-19 virus, such as washing our hands and avoiding contact with those who are sick. However, much of the information is ignoring an essential part to staying healthy—boosting our immune system!

What’s it Like to Work at Elements Massage?

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The Elements Massage brand is one of the only franchise systems that was founded by a massage therapist.

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5 Common Causes of Muscle Aches & Tension

Almost every massage therapist has encountered a client with chronically tense muscles that are so stiff it takes great effort to massage them. Others quietly suffer from muscle aches that affect both their work and leisure time, making them miserable. Some people don’t even know they are tense, while others are aware but have no idea why. There are dozens of less-common medical conditions that can cause stiff muscles, such as Lyme’s disease or lupus, but the following 5 reasons are among the most common.

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5 Powerful Self-Care Tools That Relieve Pain & Tension

Massage therapy has powerful healing properties. There is simply nothing that compares to the warmth and precision of real human touch. But modern life has become so tense and stressful that an increasing number of clients are suffering from chronic tension: painful muscle spasms and conditions like fibromyalgia, where they feel a diffuse discomfort almost every day.

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Elizabeth Grady School Of Esthetics & Massage Therapy

Massage Institute of Cape Cod

Spa Tech Institute-Ipswich

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Spa Tech Institute-Westboro

Spirit Wellness Institute

The Massage School-Boston

The Massage School-St. Paul

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Bancroft School of Massage Therapy

Berkshire Community College

Center for Mindfulness

Doven Star Intuitive Reiki Center

Mildred Elley-Pittsfield

The Massage School-Easthampton

The New England School of Therapeutics (NEST)

Whole Healing Academy of Cape Cod

Upledger Institute