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Fibularis Muscle And Tendon Injuries

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.

How Long Should I Wait to Exercise After a Massage or Bodywork Session?

Exercising right after a session can both increase muscle soreness and compromise the value of the soft-tissue work you’ve just received.

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3 Ways to Triumph Over the Work-From-Home Slump

While many have dreamed of having a job working from home, none expected to have it launched on them as it was at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as states begin reopening and businesses start unlocking their doors, many people are continuing to work from home. And many people are starting to feel the “slump.”

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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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