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A Common MT Injury: You Guessed it ... Thumbs
In massage and bodywork the thumb is an important but often overused part of the body. Manual therapists are susceptible to many different thumb injuries, which often make them ponder the decision to leave the profession, or not.

A Chain Reaction: From Sever's Disease to Tensor Fascia Latae
As a profession we treat clients daily that are in either acute or chronic pain and make assessments based on their movement patterns.

ASA 2017 Meeting
The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) held their second annual business meeting March 17-18 in Philadelphia, Penn. It was attended by 38 representatives from 25 states, as well as representatives from the ACAOM, CCAOM, and NCCAOM — to name a few.
Needle Sequencing: Something I Wish I'd Known Sooner (Part 2)
The two-point combination listed in part 1 of this article can be effective, but adding one more point to reinforce the spleen can make a significant impact in the treatment. The guideline is to end the treatment where you want to send the qi.

Readers Love Digital!
Massage Today digital readership is growing every day! The May issue set a new record with the number of unique visits it received. So far, the feedback we have received has been overwhelmingly positive. Here's what one reader said:
Practicing Acupuncture in a Multi-Disciplinary Setting
As Americans increasingly look to integrative medicine to serve their needs, multi-disciplinary medical centers in which a variety of health care options are offered are uniquely poised to shape the medical landscape of the future.

The Risk Behind Technology: An Insomniac's Nightmare

Chronic insomnia can lead to serious problems. We consolidate memories, heal our bodies, generate stem cells, remove neurotoxic waste products, and mitigate pro-inflammatory cytokines when we sleep.


Heal Thyself: The Necessity of Self-Care
We're all aware of self-care benefits. We are great at making those recommendations for patients and those close to us. We make those recommendations because we understand and believe self-care is essential to healing our whole body and mental wellness.
Letter to the Editor: Swedish Massage, an Underrated Modality
Thank you for the article about Swedish Massage. For many years I've thought it underrated and was recently amused when a Thai Massage instructor claimed Thai Massage to be the only technique to place positive stress on the skeletal structure.

Fascial Connections in the Sacroiliac Region
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is one of the most biomechanically complex joints in the body. It is close to the body's center of gravity and is acted on by lever forces from three directions (spine and each lower extremity).

Lost in the (Voice) Mail
Voicemail was once seen as a convenient and modern way to manage incoming business calls. But that was a long time ago. In this age of fast moving technology and digital disruption, businesses that rely on voicemail to handle inbound traffic are getting left behind.

In Memoriam: John M. Upledger
John Matthew Upledger, age 56, CEO of Upledger Institute International, the Barral Institute and the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators (IAHE) passed away at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on May 21, 2017.
Three Myths About Research & Massage
As a researcher and educator, I teach courses related to research literacy and research design. I often encounter misconceptions about research from students. Here are a few of the most common.
Tropical Stay-Cation: Help Clients Escape Through Scent
The summer is a great time to incorporate tropical scents into your practice. The sweet zest of orange, the more timid and soft scent of grapefruit, and the exotic floral bouquet of ylang ylang can all help bring the aroma of the tropics to your treatment room.
Conference News: SAR 2017 Meeting
The Society for Acupuncture Research 2017 conference (SAR 2017), co-sponsored by the Department of Anesthesia at Stanford University, titled "Advancing the Precision Medicine Initiative through Acupuncture Research" took place in San Francisco on April 27-29.
Sex & Estrogen
At the end of last month's article I discussed the interaction between opposites: male and female, light and dark, etc. Here, I will continue down that road by observing how hormonal balance affects the reproductive system in women — specifically sex hormones.
Moving With Imagery: Help More Patients
"I was told to move both hands from side-to-side like windshield wipers," said Raquel J., "in rehab after surgery to repair a fractured left  wrist." The advice was ideal.

An Interview With A Thought Leader in Public Health: Ayurvedic Medicine & TCM
Sivarama "Prasad" Vinjamury holds an medical degree in ayurveda, a master's degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and a master's degree in public health.

NCCAOM Call to Action: Shape the Future of Certification
Beginning in July 2017, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) will be conducting an online survey to gather opinions and job-related information from licensed acupuncturists throughout the U.S.
We Have Eaten the Goose: A Lesson in Greed (Part 1)
I knew our profession was headed for trouble when I asked a student in a massage school why she was studying massage and she told me, "Because my guidance counselor told me it was easier than hair school." That was about 2005.

2017 San Diego Pain Summit: A Conversation Between Practitioners
Editor's Note: This is a conversation between Ruth Werner who attended the 2017 San Diego Pain Summit, and Til Luchau who was not able to attend. Their conversation was a recorded debriefing, with an eye to applying Ruth's take-away ideas into hands-on practice.

NCBTMB Spotlight: Ryan Witholt
Long before deciding to become a massage therapist, I was interested in health care. Specifically, I wanted to be a physician so I could help people heal.

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Report Of My Findings

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher

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Let's Send a Message!
     September 24, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 20)
We're Being Played
     September 13, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 19)
A Dangerous Trend
     September 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 18)
Stand Up. . . or Don't
     August 16, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 17)
The $10,000 Solution: What is "Significant?"
     July 29, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 16)
The End of an Era
     July 15, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 15)
How We Define Ourselves
     July 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 14)
Do You Care about Chiropractic, Governor Davis?
     June 17, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 13)
Can Chiropractic State Boards Insure Nondiscriminatory Managed Care Practices?
     June 3, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 12)
The Sorry State of Medical Care: A New Study Tells Just How Bad It Really Is!
     May 20, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 11)
Chiropractic Disunity
     April 22, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 09)
Are You Listening, Governor Davis?
     April 8, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 08)
Making Chiropractic Famous
     March 25, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 07)
Going the Distance
If You're Going to Start Something, You'd Better Be Ready to Finish It!
     March 11, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 06)
The Norwegian Secret
     February 25, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
Am I the Only One Who Thinks This Is Crazy?
     February 11, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 04)
Chiropractic on the Internet: The Next Generation
     January 14, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
Conspiracy Gone, but Mindset Lingers
"Limited-License Provider" = Second-Class Doctor
     January 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 01)
Regulated GROWTH?
     December 14, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 26)
What Remains?
     December 1, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 25)
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