Human cadavers support this lesson.

I decided to fast for 7 days. I paid the price for not listening to the doctor.

Wisconsin is chilly and the snow is deep
In the winter we like to get a whole lot of sleep
But hold on, wait, what’s knocking at the gate?
Something is rotten in the badger state

Performers: Catherine Capellaro, Marcy Weiland, Andrew Rohn, Gail Campbell, Drew Szabo, Jim Yockey (all of VO5) plus Matthew Sanborn, Bouncing Brownie by Sarah Austin.

Choosing the best style of deep tissue massage can be confusing. Talking with your therapist about what you’d like to achieve with your massage is a great first step to understanding what is best for your needs.

To feel is to know.

Trigger point therapy is good for those who would like to relieve specific areas of tension, however, it can be temporarily painful. Do you ever feel referred pain? Trigger point might be for you. Most trigger points have a direct correlation to acupressure points.

Acupressure is specific pressure applied to points on meridians (energy lines running through the body.) The pressure can be quick or lengthy, depending on whether the energy at the point stagnant or depleted. Chair massage often utilizes acupressure techniques.

Ashiatsu barefoot massage is great for those who like deep pressure that isn’t painful. Since feet are a broad surface, ashiatsu delivers pressure without pain (which can accompany massage with elbows.) But ashiatsu isn’t appropriate for everyone. Pregnancy, recent surgery and degeneration from aging are contraindicated for ashiatsu massage.

The focus of connective Tissue Therapy, also known as myofascial release, is the release fascia, the strong and tensile sheath which surrounds every muscle. This technique is often administered without lubrication. People with body hair will find the use of oil or lotion more comfortable than dry with this technique. It is a slow, deep and deliberate technique.

Swedish massage can be administered with light or deep pressure and a slow or fast speed. It’s a relaxing technique that’s adaptable for people of all ages and body types. Swedish massage usually incorporates oil/lotion and gliding strokes for promotion of blood flow.

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Swedish massage is applicable for a variety of health conditions and people of every generation. It increases circulation and can either stimulate or relax the nervous system, depending on the desired outcome.

Assisted stretch massage is a favorite technique among athletes and those with chronic pain. This work is deep and if the muscles are tight, it can be a little painful, but only for 2 seconds. Each stretch lasts for 2 seconds and is repeated 10 times. With each successive stretch, the targeted muscle is able to elongate a little further. This technique is highly effective for those looking to increase flexibility or address chronic pain.

This therapy takes 15-20 minutes. It is ideal for the beginning of a massage session, with the remaining time dedicated to gliding massage techniques.

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