Are you among the millions of Americans today who are struggling to stay active due to aches and pains caused by scoliosis?  Are you doing anything about it?  Thrive Healing Massage in Seattle, WA, has 2 effective methods to help relieve your scoliosis pains and get you back in the game– Deep Tissue Massage and [...]

If you have started experiencing pain down the front or just behind your shins, especially during or after exercise, you might have shin splints.  The technical term is “medial tibial stress syndrome” and usually results from too much pressure on the shinbone and the nearby tissues, causing pain and inflammation.  Specifically, the tibial anterior muscle can develop little tears [...]

If you run your hand down the outside seam of your pants along your thigh, you will find the location of the iliotibial band, or the IT band.  The IT band is essentially a bunch of fibers attached to the glutes or (butt muscles) and the tensor fascia lata muscle at the top and the tibia [...]

Whiplash is an injury that happens when the neck accelerates forward and then decelerates quickly backwards.  The most common reason for whiplash is an automobile accident, although sports injuries are another reason why whiplash may occur.  Generally, whiplash happens due to strong rear impact while the person is standing or sitting still. According to the [...]

If you suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) you may experience joint pain that can be severe even unbearable at times.  The pain may keep you from practicing your favorite sport, working your job, or starting a new outdoor activity.  Don’t let that happen to you. Exercise and staying active will not only improve your general [...]

Massage is a broad term used for rubbing, pressing and manipulating the muscles, ligaments and tendons.  Typically, a Seattle massage therapist uses their hands, elbows and fingers for massaging which can also include deep pressure techniques.  Although different types of massages are available, some of the most commonly preferred techniques are: Seattle Massage – Effective [...]

Almost all of us will have a neck injury at some point in our life.  Whether the cause is minor, such as a pulled neck muscle, or severe injury from sports or an accident, neck injuries can inhibit normal movement and function and cause quite a bit of pain.  When you experience a neck injury and pain, [...]

Fibromyalgia can be a very difficult, painful and emotionally draining disorder!  Primarily characterized by deep pain throughout the body, sufferers may also have problems sleeping and experience headaches, anxiety, stomach issues and depression.  While primarily treated with medication, massage therapy in general, for fibromyalgia can help dramatically.  The therapists at Thrive Healing Massage in Seattle are passionate [...]

What is Whiplash and Other Common Auto Accident Injuries? The Whiplash symptoms you are experiencing are the result of the injury to the soft tissues of your neck, such as nerves, ligaments, and muscles.  Automobile accidents cause extreme movement that is outside your neck’s natural span of motion. This extreme movement during the auto accident causes [...]

Pregnancy does not have to put a stop to the outdoor activities that your life has been used to.  There are some exercise programs that are still considered safe based on your pregnancy.  Running, walking, and swimming may still be allowed, but as your pregnancy progresses, your body might begin demanding more attention to a [...]