Sports Massage

Sep 19

Client Review: Tennis Elbow & True Deep Tissue Massage

By Zach Brown, LMBT Deep Tissue Massage, Reviews, Sports Massage

This summer has been the season of "tennis elbow" at Brown Mountain Bodywork. We've been treating numerous clients that were experiencing elbow pain during or shortly after playing tennis. Commonly known as "tennis elbow", lateral epicondylitis is essentially tendonitis resulting from overuse of the wrist extensor muscles in the forearm.…

Jun 17

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Sports Massage For Runners With Plantar Fasciitis

By Zach Brown, LMBT Sports Massage

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common complaints from runners that come in for sports massage. They may only experience a mild discomfort in the heel first thing in the morning, and others may have moderate to severe pain on a regular basis. The name sounds quite menacing, and for some runners it can be,…

Apr 01

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Quadrilateral (Quadrangular) Space Syndrome

By Zach Brown, LMBT Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Massage

Quadrilateral (or quadrangular) space syndrome is a situation where the axillary nerve in the posterior shoulder becomes compressed. Symptoms often include a dull shoulder ache and numbness or tingling down the arm, and can worsen when the arm is raised in the abducted position.

Mar 06

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Deep Tissue Massage Doesn’t Have To Hurt!

By Zach Brown, LMBT Deep Tissue Massage, General, Sports Massage

Deep tissue massage has a gotten a reputation for being painful and it's not uncommon for some new clients to get a fearful look in their eyes when I merely mention working deeper muscle tissue. When asked what their understanding of deep tissue massage is, quite often the answer is "It…

Nov 27

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Sports Massage Benefits & Timeline for Cyclists

By Zach Brown, LMBT Sports Massage

Sports massage enhances performance, relieves pain, and improves circulation. Best times for pre and post-event sports massage.

Jul 05

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Are Athletes Really Getting Faster & Stronger? [VIDEO]

By Zach Brown, LMBT Sports Massage

Are today's athletes really faster and stronger than they used to be? Well...sort of. If we look at the achievements in sports over the last century, it seems as though modern athletes must be super-human when compared to their counterparts from decades ago. In this Ted Talk, journalist David Epstein covers the evolution…

Jan 28

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3 Misconceptions About Deep Tissue Massage

By Zach Brown, LMBT Deep Tissue Massage, General, Sports Massage

The term "deep tissue" has become quite popular when describing more therapeutic forms of massage and bodywork. Deep tissue massage simply means that the therapist is targeting the soft tissue beneath the superficial layers of the body. When performed appropriately, it's quite effective as a method of pain relief. Unfortunately, there…

Client Review: Tennis Elbow & True Deep Tissue Massage

Sports Massage For Runners With Plantar Fasciitis

Quadrilateral (Quadrangular) Space Syndrome

Deep Tissue Massage Doesn’t Have To Hurt!

Sports Massage Benefits & Timeline for Cyclists

Are Athletes Really Getting Faster & Stronger? [VIDEO]

3 Misconceptions About Deep Tissue Massage

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