What is Myofascial Cupping
Myofascial Cupping has received a lot of publicity lately for its use in sports therapy. The public is starting to realize it’s more than energy work, but a legitimate form of clinical rehab.
Video: Tate Hardcastle and the Team at Keystone Body Therapies
Check out Tate Hardcastle and the team at Keystone Body Therapies in our latest promotional video. Our work goes by many names: myofascial therapy , medical massage, structural integration — it’s all about aligning the body for good posture and aligning it with gravity. What that means for you is getting rid of pain and maximizing performance.
We’re Busy Helping People Feel Better in October!
Keystone Body Therapies is busy this October! Check out our events below. Come on out and get your therapeutic massage!
Wednesday through Sunday
October 5-28, 2018
Arizona State Fairgrounds
Phoenix,
Massages at Oktoberfest in Downtown Chandler, September 29, 2018
Keystone Body Therapies will providing massages at the San Tan Brewing Oktoberfest at AJ Chandler Park in Downtown Chandler. The event will be on Saturday September 29, 2018, and will run from 3pm-11pm. Come out and enjoy great beer, fun competitions (brat eating and stein hoisting), polka music, wiener dog races,
Sports Massage at East Valley Krav Maga and Self-Defense
Keystone Body Therapies will be out at East Valley Krav Maga and Self-Defense on Review Saturdays from 9:30am-1pm providing sports massages to members during and in-between review classes.
East Valley Krav Maga and Self-Defense
1332 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
Sports Massage for Runners at the CHAMP 5K
Keystone Body Therapies will be offering sports massage this weekend (September 15th, 2018) to runners at the CHAMP 5k. This is a great charity that raises awareness and funding for childhood cancer research.
Post Surgery Effects of Massage
Ask anyone who gets massages regularly why they do it and many answers will be the same; “I have back pain”, or “It helps me handle my stress”, are the most common drivers for bodywork. But what about after a surgery? Could massage be beneficial to the healing process after an often drastic medical procedure?
Cleft Lip and Massage
Craniofacial anomalies such as cleft lip and cleft palate affect 1 in 700 babies every year, and are the fourth most common birth defect in the US. These medical anomalies are facial and oral malformations that occur very early in embryonic development, and in most cases the cause is unknown.
Therapeutic Massage to Ease COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a very common issue in America. It is a progressive disease which makes it increasingly difficult to breathe over time. Massage is making leaps and bounds in how it is used to treat diseases such as COPD. Throughout the progression of this disease there are different modalities that can help bring you some relief and increase your ability to breathe.
Health Benefits of Massage: It’s Not Just About Relaxation.
Over the years massage has been viewed mainly as a luxury available specifically to the higher classes. However, in recent years a multitude of studies have been conducted to determine the physical effects of massage on health.
Could Your Child’s Back Pain Be Caused by Their Backpack
When a backpack is used properly it will distribute the weight of the load making it easier to carry. If overloaded, it can lead to overcompensation causing back pain.
Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Recent studies have shown that 85% of carpal tunnel cases are not true cases. Much more prevalent is a condtion called thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).