May is Arthritis Awareness Month. There are over 100 different types of arthritis conditions, and it affects up to 60 million Americans of all ages
Read moreBack to Basics: Massage Therapy
What is massage therapy? What's the difference between therapeutic massage at Equilibrium and a massage I'd get at a spa? Will my insurance cover massage? Answers to these questions and more in this blog post!
Read moreEmotional Response to Bodywork
When most people receive bodywork like chiropractic, acupuncture or massage, they have some expectations of physical relief: release of tension, more freedom of movement, and/or pain reduction. Common culprits of body tension include habitual movements or postures like sedentary lifestyle, sports, or driving. But sometimes the tension or pain sensation comes from emotion, and patients might not expect the release of emotions that can happen during and after body work.
Read moreThe History of Massage Therapy
Humans have recognized the benefits of massage therapy for thousands of years. Far from being "new age-y” or a “recent health fad” massage is a treatment humans have been using for as long as we know. As we celebrate National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, take a trip through the history of massage therapy with us!
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