At 64, Boise Massage Therapy Student Lamar Potter Shifts Gears to Make a Surprise Career and Life Change
If life hadn’t thrown 64-year-old Lamar Potter a curveball earlier this year, he’d still be working as a foreman for Union Pacific Railroad. Instead, he’s well on his way to completing Carrington’s Massage Therapy program—and to becoming a massage therapist. “I worked for the railroad for 25 years and I always thought I’d retire from […]
Why Massage Therapy Benefits Our Seniors
No, we’re not talking about seniors in high school or college (although they could probably benefit from a massage, too), we’re talking about the grandma and grandpa variety. People 65 and older represent a growing population. According to the most recent U.S. census data[1], about 14 percent of the U.S. population are seniors. The healthcare […]
How to Relieve Tension Headaches
If you’ve ever experienced a tension headache, you know how painful it can be. Here are some ways to relieve tension headaches. The first step is to add pressure for 15 seconds below the base of the skull and just behind the ear along the natural hair line using your thumbs. Tension can also be […]
Healing Hands Ease Holiday Tension for Those in Need
Massage Therapy students at the Carrington College, Sacramento campus recently untangled the knotted, tight muscles of community members who truly needed a break this holiday season. As part of River City Christian Church’s annual “Christmas Mall” gathering, Carrington students took part in a day of pampering and shopping that eased the stress of more than […]
Do-It-Yourself Massage Therapy | Infographic
We know this can be a stressful time of year, so we created this super cool massage infographic to help you take care of that extra tension.
Massage Therapy Techniques for Neck and Shoulder Areas
If you’re often coming home from work with a stiff neck, shoulder pain, and chronic headaches, you may be suffering from a repetitive stress injury related to your job. If you’re holding the same position with your upper body for long periods of time throughout the day, you’re more likely to sustain a repetitive strain […]
Simple Massage & Stretching Techniques to Relieve Hand & Wrist Tension
As computer use at work and home has increased for many people in recent years, so too have repetitive stress disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. If you work at a computer all day, for example as a medical billing and coding specialist or administrative assistant, you may experience symptoms of repetitive stress disorders, including […]
Backpacks & Back Pain: Massage Techniques to Ease The Pain
Back pain is often associated with adults spending long hours in front of the computer, and can be caused by sedentary office jobs. But back pain is becoming increasingly common among children. What causes back pain in kids? Overloaded or improperly worn backpacks are often the culprit. In the video below, a massage therapy instructor […]
How to Relieve Lower Back Pain with Stretches and Massage
Has sitting at the computer left you with an aching lower back? Some occupations require long hours of computer use. It’s not unusual for office workers, from medical billing and coding specialists to data entry personal, to suffer from repetitive workplace injuries, which have increased in recent years. Lower back pain is a common one. […]
Tips and Techniques for Giving a Great Back Massage
You hope to bring comfort and joy to someone you love. What better way to connect than with a soothing back massage? A licensed massage therapist can provide a wonderful experience, but the benefits of massage need not be limited to formal or clinical settings. Through the power of touch, you can bring the best […]
Massage Therapist’s Guide To Face & Scalp Massage
Tips & Techniques From a Massage Therapy Instructor Many people don’t realize just how much stress we carry in the face and scalp. Just as with other areas of the body, the face and scalp have a variety of different pressure points that deserve a fair amount of attention on a regular basis. Learning face […]
How To Give A Great Foot Massage – Video Guide
Tips & Techniques From a Massage Therapy Instructor If your special someone is on their feet all day long, chances are high that they could use a good foot rub. And who better to give them one than you? In our short massage video below learn foot massage techniques from Chris Roberts, a professional […]