Blog For Muscle Nerds:
I
Love Muscles....Dr. Ben (one of my teachers in massage school) would
probably be shocked at this statement from me. While in school, I
struggled with the overwhelming information on such topics as muscle
origin and insertion.....innervation...and muscle actions. I've learned
that knowing all there is to know about muscles is necessary for a
therapist to move beyond "Fluff & Buff", (a term that means a massage that's so light that's it's not terribly effective.
The way I describe it is it's just like asking someone to scratch an
itch on your back ... and they scratch a bit but they just don't get
it. It can be very frustrating for a client.)
I
continually study muscles in order to provide an effective session for
those seeking relief from pain in their musculature. Some massage
therapists are content to stay in the "Fluff & Buff" arena, I do
not fault them...it's just not for me. I offer it to those that only
want that, but I am more interested in the muscle that causes
discomfort, and why. What can I say...I am a muscle
nerd....thanks Dr. Ben!