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  • Cupping is a safe, ancient form of alternative medicine that helps relieve pain and muscular tension via local suction using glass, ceramic, bamboo, or plastic cups. A rubber pump or flame can be used to induce suction onto the skin. Rubber pumps have a suction mechanism that eliminates the need to apply heat to the […]

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  • Although Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage can have some similar techniques, they differ in the amount of pressure that is applied and their intended purpose. Swedish massage helps promote circulation and relax the surface muscles, using light to medium, or even firm pressure. Deep tissue massage is very firm and works the deeper layers of […]

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  • Muscle tension is a common and wide spread issue that almost every person will experience throughout their life. It typically occurs after hard physical activity such as lifting weights or running. However, it isn’t uncommon to also experience it due to dehydration or after long periods of inactivity. Muscles are found all over the body. […]

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