Blog Post Category: Self Care
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All About The Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve, a key player in our autonomic nervous system, influences our body’s relaxation response. It regulates heart rate, digestion, and even mood, highlighting its profound impact on overall well-being. Understanding the vagus nerve can unlock pathways to stress reduction and improved health.
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What’s Your Post-Op Surgery Plan?
Navigating post-surgery care can be overwhelming. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is as a game-changer, aiding in healing (as well as speeding it up) and reducing swelling and the risk of fibrosis. Despite the boom in surgeries, the understanding of vital aftercare like MLD remains lacking, leaving patients seeking solutions and therapists bridging the gap.
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Taking a bite out of TMJ pain
Chronic headaches, jaw tightness, and TMJ pain? Michigan Massage and Wellness offers relief through massage therapy, myofascial release, and MPS Therapy. Don’t just rely on bite guards or pain pills—experience the immediate relief of tension release in the masseter and TMJ. Your comfort is our priority.
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All About Breathwork
Breathwork transcends basic survival breathing. Our 3-part Conscious Circular Breathwork at Michigan Massage and Wellness induces intentional physiological and emotional shifts. It boosts oxygen intake, muscle tone, and has anti-inflammatory effects. The results? A lighter, calmer, more grounded you with reduced stress, anxiety, and healing at profound levels.
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How Often Should I Get a Massage?
How often should you get a massage depends on several factors. Is it an acute injury? Chronic pain? You just want to escape from your responsibilities for an hour? At Michigan Massage and Wellness we have something for every body.
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Consistent Self Care is Key
Even as a therapist, I struggle with consistency in self-care. Jumping between therapies for relief is common, but it rarely works. I learned this firsthand after a sprained ankle led to persistent hip pain. Consistency with Yoga Tune Up therapy balls brought lasting relief. Don’t blame anyone but yourself if you neglect self-care. If nagging…
