Blog - Research on Massage & Holistic Therapy
Blog - Research on Massage & Holistic Therapy

Myofascial Release Massage for Pain
Myofascial release massage works on tissues just under the skin called fascia. When fascia become damaged and or inflexible it can cause you pain. Techniques

Indian Head Massage in York £35
Indian Head massage uses ancient techniques, to relax you and remove shoulder, neck and back tension caused by stress. It is applied in an armless chair with you seated. It can be performed fully clothed so, is less intimate than a full body massage.

Stress in the UK is Rising – It’s Time for Massage Stress Relief Stress at work has always been an issue. However, it has been

Suffering Osteoarthritis & Knee Pain? Massage Can Help You
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that can be painful. Massage therapy and myofacsial release thechniques have proven benefitable for all sorts of osteoarthritis in

The back is full of muscles. There are a good number of them. Lets look at some of the major ones that massage can help.

Massage Can Help Stiffness & Backache
When you are lifting or moving a lot muscles in your back can end up aching. There are many massage techniques that can help. Both

Mindfully Catch The Dawn Chorus For a Great Start to Your Day Start your day right every day. Put a smile on your face and

Osteoarthritis Pain Management Using Massage Therapy
Osteoarthritis affects many people. Research by authoritative scientific organisations on using massage to cope with the condition has taken place over the years. Results show
Thigh Stiffness – Massage for Release of Tension in Hamstrings
Thigh Stiffness – Massage for Release of Tension in Hamstrings Massage has been proven to be helpful in the management of pain in the hamstrings.

Mindfulness – Help With Autopilot Worry Negativity – Mindful Being
In todays fast paced world living in your head, on autopilot, with persistent negative worries is common. Lots of people in different walks of life live like this without actually realising it. Mindfulness can help by allowing you to spend meditative time giving yourself a choice of being on autopilot or simply being you. Personally I prefer the latter.

Everybody loves a great back massage. It is an area the body where pain can be felt, especially the lower back, and tension can be held. Massage can help sooth both these issues.

Wringing Petrissage Stroke – How to Where to & Effects
Wringing Petrissage Stroke – How to Where to & Effects Wringing is what is termed a medium depth stroke. These are deeper strokes than effleurage

Gratitude Makes For Better Relationships
Gratitude Can Help Make Your Relationships Better All relationships have ups and downs. If you both express gratitude, it will help you both. Simple things,

Help Yourself Toward Positive Thinking – Write a Gratitude Diary Your wellbeing and happiness in life can be helped by a few simple things. One

Letting Go Can Help You be Mindful in the Moment Dwell on your feelings less and become more aware. Let go of your feelings and

Kneading Strokes – Palmer Digital Thumb & Ulnar Border
Kneading Strokes – Palmer Digital Thumb & Ulnar Border Kneading is a petrissage stroke used generally after effluerage. The technique is similar in motion to

Effleurage is the lightest style of massage stroke. It is used at the beginning of a massage to spread oil over the body and to warm up superficial tissues. It is used as you move between areas of the body to make sure your client knows you are still there.

Massage Reduces High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Massage can lower high blood pressure. Many scientific papers offer evidence to prove this. Make an appointment today too sooth your blood pressure issues. 844 words, 4 minutes read time.
Last edited 03/09/2018

Pain Relief Using Massage Therapy
Pain Relief Using Massage Therapy Many people popularly use massage therapy for pain relief. The main reason why is it seems to work for them.

Reduce Your Stress with Massage
Reduce Your Stress – Book Today for Your Ulimate Stress Relief Massage definitely helps relieve tension from stress. Many scientific studies prove stress can be

Your Privacy & Being Comfortable is Important During Discreet Massage
We respect your privacy very much at Relaxing Massage in York. You can be covered in clean towels during a massage to keep you warm and for your privacy. To get the most benefit out of a treatment you have to be comfortable and that is also a top priority here. 702 words, 4 minutes read time.
Last edited 13/12/2025

Hello,Just bumped into your blog and wow! what a lot of great articles supporting your therapy there are here. All well written and understandable even for me lol. I will be following you for new stuff for sure. Keep up the good work! Its amazing! Ken
Hello Ken, thanks for the compliment. Its appreciated. I am glad to know at least someone reads all my hard work. If you ever decide you would like to try a massage here please feel free to email or text me for an appointment 07979 814388