What 12-Hour Shifts Do to Your Body, and Where Massage Actually Helps
An article written for practitioners who are curious about massage for them, specifically and what that looks like in a typical session.
Low Back Pain at a Desk Job: What's Actually Going On in the Muscle
Your lower back started complaining somewhere around week three of the new job, or maybe after you moved to a home office setup that isn't quite right. That pattern has a specific mechanical explanation — and it's not what most people assume.
Why Your Neck Hurts After Long Meetings (And What to Do About It)
If your neck hurts by end of day and feels fine by morning — only to build right back up — the problem is muscular. Here's what's driving it and what helps.
Trigger Point Therapy: What It Is and Why It Is Done Here
What a Trigger Point Actually Is
A trigger point is a small, hyperirritable area within a muscle — a spot where the tissue has locked up and won't release on its own. You've probably felt one.
How We Run Muscle Works STL: The Business Philosophy Behind the Practice
A short discussion about the business philosophy of MWS, we go into details as a patient first business.
The best ways to get the most out of your massage therapy session.
A skilled massage therapist can be like discovering an oasis in the desert. Did you know there's more to getting the best treatment at a massage therapy business than simply booking an appointment? Understanding the best ways to enhance your experience can lead to profound healing.
