Albuquerque Medical Massage Spotlight: Pre-Natal Massage After an Auto Accident
28 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Medical Massage Tags: massage after an auto accident, pre natal massage, pregnancy massage, pregnancy massage after an auto accident, prenatal massage after an auto accident
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What Are The Benefits of Pre-Natal Massage After an Auto Accident?
If you are pregnant, and you’ve been involved in a car accident, your physician may recommend pre-natal massage. Pre-natal massage is a specialized type of bodywork, performed by an expert massage therapist. This massage is safe for you and your baby.
Physicians often prescribe medical massage after an automobile accident, as it is a safe, effective way to alleviate pain. One of the most common complaints after an auto accident is lower back pain. Pregnant women, particularly those in the late second and third trimesters, often experience lower back pain. Pre-natal massage can be used to treat lower back pain, whether that pain is caused by an auto accident or occurs as a result of advanced pregnancy.
Pain Relief: Massage offers all-natural, drug free pain relief. This is ideal for the expectant mother. By releasing the tension and accumulated stress from your muscles, particularly those that are still reacting to the stress and trauma of the accident, pain is reduced and even eliminated. This is best for both you and your baby.
Increase Energy Levels: Being pregnant places many demands upon your body. Nurturing a developing child takes energy and strength. At the same time, you still have all the obligations of everyday life – work, family, community and social connections all need your attention as well. Dealing with chronic back pain or neck pain after an auto accident is like having another full time job, requiring full time energy. Isn’t your plate already full enough? Medical massage alleviates the pain, which takes the demands of experiencing and trying to manage pain right off of your schedule. Increased energy is the result.
Emotional Benefits: Our relationships with our bodies are complicated at the best of times. Many women experience complex feelings when their bodies change with pregnancy. Pre-natal massage is helpful at reinforcing the positive, life affirming nature of these changes.
Albuquerque Prenatal Massage During Labor
26 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized, Woman's Issues Tags: Albuquerque medical massage, Massage during labor, Prenatal Massage
Stages of labor: Baby, it’s time!
We were excited to see this article at the Mayo Clinic site today, because this very question came up in our practice recently. Albuquerque Prenatal Massage Therapist Karla Linden was asked whether it was appropriate to do a massage session after labor had begun. The patient was delighted that the answer was yes, and a wonderful session occurred that was beneficial in many ways to both the mother and the soon to arrive child.
Have questions about Prenatal Massage? Call Karla at 340-1107 for a free consultation.
Albuquerque Medical Massage Spotlight: Massage for All Body Types
21 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Medical Massage Tags: Albuquerque massage therapist, chronic neck pain, expert massage therapist, larger patients, lower back spasms, medical massage, medical massage after auto accident, neck and back pain, pain relief for people of all sizes, purpose of medical massage, too big for massage
Amy had been suffering painful lower back spasms and chronic neck pain since she’d been in a car accident. Her friend Stacey Anne recommended medical massage, but Amy scoffed.
“That’s not for people like me. I’m just too big.” At just over 300 pounds, Amy was sure that Albuquerque medical massage was not a treatment option for her. “Any time I’ve gone to see a doctor about this pain, they tell me to lose a hundred pounds first, and then come back to them. I can figure that out on my own!”
It took some real persistence on Stacey Anne’s part; in particular they discussed the body support system featured at Masterpiece Medical Massage which allows women with large breats and men with large tummies to be comfortable lying face down. Stacey Anne explained how comfortable she felt at Masterpiece, completely and unconditionally accepted. Finally Amy was persuaded to book an appointment. That’s when she discovered the truth:
Medical massage provides pain relief to people of all sizes after a car accident!
Albuquerque Medical Massage For All Body Types
Being a larger person doesn’t condemn you to a life without pain relief. The purpose of medical massage is to work with your body’s natural healing systems and structures to help you enjoy optimum health right now – not after you lose a hundred pounds!
An expert massage therapist knows how to work with people with all body types. After a car accident, it’s very common to experience neck and back pain. Your Albuquerque massage therapist understands that this pain is real and results from your car accident.
Targeted, nurturing, supportive care is available for every patient. Our practice prides itself on being aware of and prepared for the needs of larger patients. You will always find a warm welcome and expert care. We don’t believe that there’s a size limit on pain relief!
If you have questions or concerns about your ability to seek medical massage after your auto accident, please call us . We’ll be happy to answer any questions, and let you know what the experience will be like ahead of time.
Albuquerque Vegetarian Restaurants
17 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
Linden is committed to a healthy vegetarian lifestyle we have a meal at one of Albuquerque’s great vegetarian friendlyrestaurants nearly every day; here are some of our favorites:
and BAM! seasoned to thrill. We could eat here every day and never get bored. We always begin with (soy) Chicken Satay, and then usually Karla has one of the
many curry choices, and I love the cashew stir fry. This will be your new favorite. On Osuna near San Mateo. Click here to check out the menu.
Flying Star: I’ve been in love with Flying Star for two decades, so I’m grateful they’re committed to having great vegetarian and vegan choices. The quality is beyond reproach and remarkably consistent. We eat at one of the many Star locations two or three times a week. Karla often has the Buddha Bowl or the Greek Goddess Salad. I lean towards the Veggie Burger or their special menu choices. An added bonus is that some locations have “Petios” where Lulu the Massage Dog gets to join us for a meal. There are several locations, all with a unique hipster vibe and a good chance of running into someone we know. Click here for the menu.
Saag Peneer fan, and the Taj does that well, however I now get the Malai Kofta every time. The charming hostess (owner?) always makes us feel special. It’s our home away from home…well, if home were India… Click for the Menu.
Neck Pain After A Car Accident? Albuquerque Medical Massage Resources
13 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Medical Massage Tags: Albuquerque, car accidents, chronic neck pain, low speed collisions, massage therapist, massage therapy after a car accident, neck pain, neck pain after a car accident, pain management, prescribe medical massage, relieve neck pain quickly, skilled bodywork, speedy healing, what not to do about neck pain, whiplash
Albuquerque has a lot of great features: there are fabulous shops, fantastic restaurants, and some of the friendliest people you ever hope to meet. What Albuquerque also has, unfortunately, is a lot of car accidents. Busy streets means fender benders and low speed collisions. If you’ve been involved in a car accident you may be experiencing neck pain.
Neck pain is very common after a car accident. Even an accident that seems relatively minor can put tremendous pressure and stress on the muscles in our neck. Whiplash is especially common after an accident in which your car is rear-ended. If left untreated, whiplash can develop into chronic neck pain.
What NOT To Do About Neck Pain After A Car Accident
If you’re looking for advice about what to do about your neck pain after a car accident online, you’re going to run into two major pieces of misinformation. People are told that most neck pain will resolve on its own, and that the best thing you can do is rest your neck to avoid straining it further. This is a recipe for disaster!
Pain is a signal from your body that something is wrong. If you have neck pain after a car accident, especially if this pain is accompanied by blurriness of vision, severe headaches, or a weakness in your grip, you need to see a doctor right away. Don’t ignore your neck pain! Resting your neck is no guarantee of speedy healing either – you may actually increase the levels of stiffness and pain you experience.
Many times, your doctor will prescribe massage therapy after a car accident. The reason your doctor will prescribe medical massage is that they know skilled bodywork is one of the safest and most effective ways to relieve neck pain quickly. Massage is an all-natural approach to pain management, alleviating symptoms without the use of prescription drugs. We’re learning more each day about how so many prescription drugs – and even over-the-counter painkillers! – have previously unsuspected adverse side effects. Allowing massage to encourage your body to heal itself is a much safer alternative.
Albuquerque Medical Massage Resources
You deserve an experienced massage therapist to treat your neck pain. When searching for a massage therapist, make sure to ask where your therapist was trained and how practiced they are. The health of your neck is central to your well being. Don’t trust it to just anyone!
Albuquerque Medical Massage Spotlight: Back Pain After A Car Accident
07 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Medical Massage Tags: Albuquerque medical massage, all natural pain relief, back pain after a car accident, back pain after a minor accident, break down scar tissue, experienced massage therapist, force of crash, improving circulation, loosen muscles, lower back pain, medical massage, what causes back pain
Medical Massage can help you find relief from back pain after a car accident!
Are you experiencing back pain after being involved in a car accident? If the answer is “YES”, you’re not alone! It is very common to experience back pain after a car accident.
What Causes Back Pain After A Car Accident?
Many times, people are confused about why they have any back pain at all from a car accident, especially if the accident was minor and they received no other injuries.
Ironically enough, it is the very devices we count on to save our lives during an accident that can contribute to some forms of lower back pain. Seat belts keep us safely in our seats during a crash. They accomplish this by physically restraining your body – when everything else in the car is being thrown forward by the force of the crash, your body is held in place with straps that are located directly across your lap. This puts tremendous pressure on the muscles in your hips and lower back. Back pain, especially lower back pain, is the result.
How Albuquerque Medical Massage Can Help With Your Lower Back Pain
All too often, people try to “Tough It Out”, simply gritting their teeth and hoping the pain in their back will just eventually go away on its own. When that doesn’t work quickly enough, they find themselves turning to over-the-counter pain relievers to at least dull the pain. This doesn’t solve the problem, and too many OTC pain pills can wreak havoc on your body!
Medical massage can help.Massage is an all-natural form of pain release. By working with your body, an experienced massage therapist will help loosen muscles that are tight with tension due to the accident. Massage speeds the body’s natural healing processes by improving circulation in the injured area, breaking down any scar tissues, and bringing much needed attention to those muscles that have been ‘carrying the load’ for the muscles that are currently spasming and in pain.
Your doctor may recommend medical massage, or you can schedule an appointment on your own.
Four Ways Medical Massage Can Help After Your Car Accident
01 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Medical Massage Tags: auto accident, benefits of medical massage, health insurance, medical massage, minor car accident
What’s the best way to take care of the nagging aches, pains, and general discomfort you’re feeling after your auto accident? Medical massage is the answer. Used to help people recover from both serious and minor car accidents, medical massage can treat muscle aches, joint stiffness, body pain, and a host of other common complaints.
Medical massage is used to augment and enhance traditional medical treatment, and is often prescribed by a physician. Your health insurance may cover medical massage: check with your employer’s benefit administrator if you have any questions.
Here are the top four benefits of medical massage after your car accident:
#1: Medical MassageCan Reduce The Pain You Have After An Automobile Accident
Pain is a signal that our bodies provide to let us know something is wrong. There are many reasons why we experience pain after an auto accident. Injuries that are incurred during the accident can cause pain. Additionally, our bodies often shift and try to adapt when we’re injured, such as favoring a sore leg by ‘carrying’ all of the weight on the other. This adaptation can throw our bodies out of balance, and this causes pain. The emotional impact of an accident can always lead us to carry stress and tension in our bodies. An experienced massage therapist will work with you to alleviate this pain. Medical massage works by treating the underlying source of your pain, working with your body’s natural healing processes to help you recover.
#2 :Medical Massage For Migraine Headaches After an Auto Accident
One of the most common complaints people have after an automobile accident is severe migraine headaches. Migraine headaches can be caused by accumulated stress and tension. Being in an accident is certainly stressful: besides the initial terror and upset of the accident itself, there’s the aftermath of dealing with any injuries you may have suffered, concern for everyone else who was impacted by the accident, and the paperwork of insurance claims, car repairs, and getting your schedule back to normal! A skilled Albuquerque massage therapist can address the muscles in the back and neck that carry this tension, helping you escape the burden of migraine headaches.
#3 :Medical Massage Speeds Recovery After a Car Accident
Our bodies have amazing recovery systems already in place. Medical massage works by encouraging those recovery systems. Injury recovery becomes easier when the affected areas receive plenty of fresh, healthy, nutrient rich blood circulating through the area. The targeted body work your massage therapist will provide increases circulation throughout the body, helping you reach optimum healthy. Breaking down old scar tissue and freeing tension from the body helps you recover normal flexibility and range of motion faster.
#4 :Medical Massage Promotes Peace of Mind After An Auto Accident
Our bodies and minds are connected. What impacts our bodies impacts our minds. When we’re in pain, our moods suffer. When we’re tense and anxious, we carry it in our bodies, and the result is pain. By treating the body with medical massage, we’re also treating the mind. This holistic approach is the best way to help you achieve total recovery after your car accident. Medical massage encourages circulation and the production of serotonin, a vital hormone for peace of mind. Medical massage can help you return to a place of calm centeredness, which is the optimum state for your overall health.
3 Things You Must Do BEFORE Your Auto Accident
01 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
Statistically, it’s not a matter of “if” you’ll be in a crash. Even the most careful driver will be involved in a significant crash at least once. I’ve met people that have a crash or two per year—that weren’t their fault. The best time to minimize the impact a crash can have on your life is before it happens. These three things will make all the difference:
1. Cover YOU and your passengers with the right insurance. Don’t pick an insurance company based on who has the cheapest rate. Find out which companies pay without hassle and treat you with respect when the time of need occurs. Fortunately, many companies who have good rates, like State Farm, Geico and Progressive, AND are caring and more generous than others when you’ve been in a crash—even when it’s your fault. In my state, New Mexico, nearly one out of three drivers don’t have insurance, plus we have a problem with hit and runs, so make certain that YOU will be covered. NEVER waive uninsured motorist coverage and ALWAYS BUY MEDPAY. MedPay covers you and your passenger’s medical bills quickly and in full—even if the crash is your fault. MedPay is crucial is you want alternative medical care such as massage, chiropractic, counseling or acupuncture. Some clinics, like Masterpiece Integrative Medicine in Albuquerque, will provide care with no co-pay when MedPay is available. Finally, choose the highest insurance limits you can afford.
2. You need a crash kit. Put two copies of all the docs (license, registration, proof of insurance, contact info) you would need to give the police and the other driver in an envelope in the glovebox. Even in a little crash you’ll be dazed and grateful this info is all together and easy to find. Keep a flashlight, camera, knife and notepad handy as well as a spare cellphone—yes, a spare: every phone, even without a service contract, will call 911. Keep an old phone in the glovebox with a charger. I also keep a blanket, water and snacks in the trunk, along with a basic toolkit.
3. Be a “zen” driver. Slow down, take a breath, put some space between you and the next car, and be aware of what your options would be if the car in front of you came to a sudden stop. Minimize distractions as you drive, choose a car with a good crash rating, and wear your seatbelt. Did you ever notice that the dumb kid who impatiently races around you on the road ends up right beside you again at the next light? Yeah, not worth it.
I deal daily with people whose lives have been painfully and rudely disrupted by an auto accident. Doing these three things will minimize the loss for you and your passengers when a crash happens.
Kelly Vickers, JD is the author of the book INJURED IN A CRASH? What you don’t know CAN hurt you. He is a mediator and holistic counselor to families in crisis.
The Broken Pots – how a car accident hurts you
30 Mar 2011 Leave a Comment
As a licensed massage therapist who works with people after car accidents, many times clients will come in, wondering why they are hurting so much. Yes, there was damage to their vehicle, however they do not “see” how they were injured. Yet, they are in pain – mostly back and neck pain – however many times they have on-going headaches, hand and wrist pain, as well as jaw pain.
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10,000 Hours – to gain Mastery
28 Mar 2011 1 Comment
I’ve sat with, written about, and truly believe that it was not until I had exceeded 10,000 hours of hands-on massage therapy in my private practice, that I BEGAN to have some true mastery over my craft, skill and technique. Now, as I approach 20,000 hours in this field, I’m sinking in deeper to the next level.
I love this quote that came through my in-box early this morning:
<i>”… ten thousand hours of practice is required to achieve the level of mastery associated with being a world-class expert — in anything. In study after study, of composers, basketball players, fiction writers, ice skaters, concert pianists, chess players, master criminals, and what have you, this number comes up again and again. Ten thousand hours is equivalent to roughly three hours a day, or twenty hours a week, of practice over ten years. Of course, this doesn’t address why some people don’t seem to get anywhere when they practice, and why some people get more out of their practice sessions than others. But no one has yet found a case in which true world-class expertise was accomplished in less time. It seems that it takes the brain this long to assimilate all that it needs to know to achieve true mastery. “
– from the book <b>This Is Your Brain On Music, The Science of a Human Obsession</b> by Daniel J. Levitin
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