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The New Zealand Herald recently reported on a study currently being run by the Auckland University, with assistance from the New Zealand College of Massage (who provided me with my training). The study has found that a weekly upper body massage could be the key to reducing migraine attacks. Subjects received a 45 minutes upper body and head massage once a week for 6 weeks, in addition to their standard medication. After 6 weeks the group receiving the massage suffered on average 3.5 migraines per month, compared to an average of 5.5 migraines per month for the control group. Further research is continuing. | ||
What is Swedish Massage? The style of massage I provide is based on the principles of Swedish Massage. Swedish massage is credited to Swedish fencing instructor Per Henrik Ling, who invented the technique in the 1830s. It is generally regarded as the most common form of massage, especially in the Western countries. Swedish massage involves manipulation of the muscles and connective tissues of the body to achieve relaxation or health maintenance. Swedish massage uses five basic massage techniques to relax muscles and body tissues, using the hands, forearms and elbows. The five basic techniques are:
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INTRODUCING HAMMER GEL Beginning around September, the Hammer Gel range of sports nutrition will be available in New Zealand. Hammer Gel is a leading brand in the US, and growing in popularity in Australia. The NZ
website is currently under construction, but in the meantime you can read
all about Hammer Gel at www.hammergel.com.au.
If you would like to notified when Hammer Gel is available here in NZ,
please email me at rachael@sportsmassage.co.nz
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This
months stretch is for the adductors - the muscles that run up the inside
of the thigh, from the knee to the groin. | ||
The Levene Half Marathon in Taupo was on Sunday August 1. Run over an almost flat course, it would have to be one of the prettiest runs on the calendar, and also an ideal first half marathon for the new runner or distance walker. Taupo turned on a brilliant day - apparently they have never had a bad day yet in the 11 years this event has been held. Check it out at www.taupohalfmarathon.co.nz. Ironman
Switzerland took place on July 25, and the sole Botany Muscle Therapy
client taking part had a great day out! You can catch Ironman action
at www.ironmanlive.com. | ||
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