Category Archives: Massage

Cupping- Not Just for Olympians

Posted on August 14, 2016 by CNTC

Cupping- Not Just for Olympians Seen the large cupping marks on Michael Phelps, the swimmer who recently won his 23rd Olympic Gold Medal? Cupping is becoming very popular lately, with many sportspeople and celebrities using it to repair their bodies …

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Hip Pain

Posted on June 3, 2016 by CNTC

Common Causes of Hip and Lower Back Pain Hip pain is often caused by a problem with the alignment of the body. It can often be caused by a misalignment of the feet (such as an old ankle injury) or …

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The Different Types of Massage

Posted on April 14, 2016 by CNTC

The Different Types of Massage   The word “massage” might conjure up images of rich women with cucumber on their eyes, but relaxation massage is one small niche; there’s a wide range of massage techniques, for a wide range of …

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Simple Ways to Help New Parents

Posted on March 6, 2016 by CNTC

Simple Ways to Help New Parents   When friends or family have just had a baby, it can be hard to know how to help – especially as going around to visit or drop something off might wake them or …

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How to Choose a Good Massage Therapist

Posted on February 25, 2016 by CNTC

How to Choose a Good Massage Therapist There was an article in the South West News/ Springfield News (24/2/16 edition) about ‘dodgy’ massage therapists. This topic is of great importance to us, as an entire profession is being tarnished by …

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Research Confirms Massage Reduces Lower Back Pain

Posted on April 28, 2014 by CNTC

Research Confirms Massage Reduces Lower Back Pain A review of the study ‘A comparison of the effects of 2 types of massage and usual care on chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial’ published in the Annals of Internal …

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