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9 Easy Ways to Be Kind to Humankind

August 25-31 has been dubbed Be Kind to Humankind Week. We decided to make a list of 9 out-of-the-norm (and some normal) ways to reach out and be kind to your fellow humans.

 

Offer help.

Randomly offer to help someone with a task. Rake their yard. Hoist their kayak onto their car. If you see someone bogged down with grocery sacks, offer to lighten their load.… Read the rest

Massage for TMJ TMD

Written by TMJ Massage Therapist Alison

I’ve been a massage therapist at Anoka Massage and Pain Therapy since 2012. I have specialized training for helping people who suffer from TMJ. The specialized  training for TMJ interested me for numerous reasons. I’ve always enjoyed relieving tension for my clients neck and shoulders, and wanted to take my training to the next level of care, relieving symptoms of TMJ.… Read the rest

5 Tips For A Happier Holiday Season

Happy holidays! Happy ‘getting stressed out, trying to do too many things and please everyone’ season. Oh, wait. That’s not promising.

Maybe this is the year to mix it up a little and make the holidays a little easier.

 

Forget perfection

Sometimes gingerbread men will be missing a limb. The tree may have a bald spot.… Read the rest

Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release

by: Anoka Massage Myofascial Therapist Dave

 

Throughout my career as a massage therapist I have been able to help many clients achieve great results, but until fully incorporating MFR into my practice,  long lasting results have been somewhat elusive. I credit JFB-MFR as the missing link in my search for lasting results.

I am committed to finding ways to help my clients return to a more pain-free and active lifestyle, and approach each session with an open mind and focused on what you need that day, no protocols, no one size fits all, customized sessions to fit each client, each day.… Read the rest

Depression

An estimated 1 in 10 adults in the United States suffers from some kind of depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That’s around the same percentage of American adults who are left-handed, and yet while handedness is seen today as a quirky curiosity (or sometimes an advantage, in the case of athletes), there is still stigma and silence surrounding depression as an illness.… Read the rest

3 Ways Teens Can Benefit From Massage

Adolescence is a unique stage of life. In between childhood and adulthood, teens go through massive changes on both a physiological and a psychological level. Naturally, this means that teens also have unique health and wellness issues. While nothing replaces regular physical exams with a physician and an active lifestyle, massage therapy can be a valuable component of a teen’s health and wellness.… Read the rest

It’s Relaxation Day!

Busy-ness is the trend these days. People carry over-packed schedules like winning trophies. “I’m SO busy at work!” “How do you have time to do that? I’m too busy to read/watch TV/exercise/do anything fun.” “I can’t get monthly massages I have too much to DO!”

 

Too much “busy” could be making you tired, sick, and probably cranky.… Read the rest

Happy Mothers Day!

Whether you are a mother, have a mother, or know a mother, Mothers Day is time to honor those who’ve played this important role. Stepmothers, birthmothers, and godmothers too. While there are as many ways of being a mother as there are moms in the world, one thing is certain: it’s a tough job, but a rewarding one.… Read the rest

Foam Rolling – What is it?

Foam Rollers are ideal for self-myofascial release. This helps to release muscle tightness or trigger points. By using the foam roller to apply pressure to specific points on your body, you are able to aid in the recovery of muscles and assist in returning them to normal function.

This pressure of the foam roller helps to relax tight muscles and break up adhesions formed between muscle layers and their surroundings.… Read the rest

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