| Home | Specialities | Strength Training | About | Contact |
SpecialtiesRelaxing Massage RELAXING MASSAGEIn today’s fast-paced world, stress is simply a fact of life; whether the stress is generated from your job, family or other source, stress is real and can often affect how we feel. One result of stress can be muscle tightness. Eddie’s deep tissue work is a great and effective way to loosen tight muscles and promote relaxation. LOW BACK PAIN RELIEFMany people come to see me complaining of pain in their lower back. In the past this was often called “lumbago” and was used to describe a generalized discomfort in the area above the hips; pain on moving from side to side, standing in a particular position, sitting, all could activate this dull ache in the low back area. Often this kind of pain arises suddenly and with no warning. Some people attribute the discomfort to stress, others, to a certain movement or perhaps over exertion during the weekend. Whatever the cause, slow, deep work accompanied by stretching various areas that are connected to the hips is an effective means of working out this kind of discomfort. NECK/SHOULDER SORENESSThese days, the number of people who see me for neck/shoulder soreness rivals those who present with low back pain. More than likely, computer/desk work is the culprit as it is so common for people to spend an inordinate amount of time hunched over the computer. It is not uncommon for me to spend 20 or 30 minutes working on a person’s neck while they are lying on their back (in the winter my table is heated). In this manner I am able to effectively soften sore muscles and to gently stretch and mobilize the entire cervical area. Additionally, I teach my clients easy stretches which they can do at home to assist in maintaining neck/shoulder flexibility. TENDONITISTendons are the end points of muscles which attach and grow into the bone. Often tendons can suffer from strain when they are used repeatedly in activities such as tennis, golf or other forms of repetitive motion. Common areas of soreness are around the elbow, forearm or wrist. When tendons become inflamed they can swell and at times can press on a nerve, causing pain and or weakness. Carpel Tunnel is just this kind of condition. Loosening the muscles of the inflamed area through slow, deep massage (always within the client’s pain tolerance) and gently stretching the muscles is an effective way of bringing relief. Teaching the client how to strengthen the area is also a useful form of therapeutic intervention.  Hours by appointment. Sundays available. |
Specialties
Meet Eddie Shaw
|
