Trigger Finger Help at Loveland Massage

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Helena

I have been asked to address the question, “How can I avoid surgery for trigger finger?”

Trigger finger can be caused by heredity, rheumatiod arthritis or over use issues. Massage can help heredity and over use problems. Acupuncture can be helpful also. Trigger finger is swelling of the tendon of the affected finger or thumb. As with any swelling, ice is helpful. If overuse is exacerbating the problem can you use the finger less or not at all for a while? When I waitressed, I had a lot of pain in my thumbs. Changing jobs helped me the most.

If you find that massage helps a great deal are you willing to come for massage when it acts up? Are you willing to learn the techniques that work best for you?

Have you tried the rubber band exercise? Hold your hand palm up with fingers and thumb touching. Put a rubber band around the fingers and thumb and open them, hold for ten seconds. Do ten repetitions four times a day. This will build up the opposing muscles and can be quite helpful.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena now at 970-218-7289 to schedule your massage.

Truly yours,

Helena

The Little Things Count at Loveland Massage by Helena

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Helena

I find it is the little things like knowing how to aleviate a cramp or adjusting the pillow or asking if the pressure is deep enough or too deep; that help the client relax and feel safe with me. I love it when a client feels so comfortable with me that they fall asleep during the massage. That actually allows me to work deeper because the muscles are so relaxed.

I had a new client that had massage 3 or 4 times before. Near the beginning of the massage I asked about the pressure and they requested deeper pressure. I was glad to work deeper and they were so pleased they booked for two weeks. This client was uncomfortable asking for deeper pressure and was glad I asked.

That may seem like a little thing but they would have left unhappy with the massage and never returned.

I am fine with answering your questions, just visiting or not talking at all during your massage.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena at 970-218-7289 today to schedule your massage. I can’t wait to find out the little things you want during your massage so you will have the best possible experience.

Truly yours,

Helena

Hair Pulling at Loveland Massage

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Helena

Hair pulling? I know, it sounds bad but feels great for most people.

Hair pulling is a great technique for headaches and migraines. I have had wonderful results with this and clients remind me so I don’t forget to do it to them.

I grasp a handful of hair and pull firmly. The scalp is skin over muscle then attached to bone. Pulling the skin away from the muscle releases adhesion’s and allows greater movement. It also relieves pressure on the skull, allowing greater blood flow which equals less pain.

I don’t try this if the hair is very short, nonexesistant or very thin. You can do this to yourself but it is nicer if someone does it to you. Slide the spread fingers up against your scalp until hair is in between them, make a fist and pull.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena at 970-218-7289 now to schedule your appointment. I would love to show you this technique or do it for you.

Truly yours,

Helena

Loveland Massage by Helena Moves to a New Office

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Helena

Yes, I have moved after fourteen years in the same building. Come check out the new space at 1714 Topaz Drive, Loveland Colorado. The new office features a steam sauna and an infrared sauna.

The office is just behind McGraff’s restaurant at Boise and Eisenhower (Highway 34). Go south on Boise one block and turn Left (East) on Topaz and it is the second building on the right. The sign over the door says Organic Cafe (but there isn’t one there any longer) and the sign in the window says Helena Leysar Massage Therapist.

The office boasts a wider, more comfortable table that is very quiet. We also have four other massage therapists, a nutritionist and an acupuncturist. Linda King does facials and hypnotherapy as well.

With the other massage therapists in the building we can work together for spa and wedding parties and couples massage, but all privately in separate rooms. The steam sauna will only hold one person at a time but the infrared sauna will take two at a time. These services can be mixed and matched to your specifications.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena today at 970-218-7289 to schedule your party or massage. I am looking forward to helping you feel better.

Truly yours,

Helena

Loveland Massage Relieving Aches and Pain

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Helena

I have a new client that has leukemia and one of the symptoms is general aches and pain. This client finds that massage every two weeks relieves the pain quite well. I also find massage relieves pain.

From the beginning of time we have held or rubbed what ever hurt. It is just a natural response. And with good reason. It has always helped to some extent. However with the proper training it can help a lot.

The general aches and pains of aging can be greatly relieved by massage. I have several clients that are elderly and find massage to be very helpful. I love to see people leave my office feeling better and moving more freely.

Massage will improve circulation and break up toxins in the body so they can be flushed out with a little extra water. When you have started the yard work, and the digging is causing back pain, think massage. When you start playing tennis or golf after a winter of not as much exercise, think massage. If your git-a-long just dosen’t have as much get up and go, think massage.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena at 970-218-7289 now to schedule your massage. I would love to see you walking out of my office feeling better.

Truly yours,

Helena

Creating New Ergonomic Body Habits with Loveland Massage

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Helena

I just worked with a client that had been in a boot after foot surgery. Client’s whole body was torqued after 6 weeks in the boot. I mentioned that 6 weeks is plenty long to create new bad habits like walking with a limp or compensating in other ways for the injured side.

I encouraged the client to practice some conscious walking, going outside, standing straight and tall and actulally thinking about every step. I think it is very important to reconnect to your preinjury self and relearn how to walk after such an experience.

When clients complain of very tight shoulders I ask them to pause every 20 min. and ask “Where are my shoulders?: If you are washing the dishes, why are your shoulders up to your ears? It is important to look at the ways you spend your time and how you hold your body. Sometimes the simplest chores bring out the worst in ergonomics.

Massage can help these situations by showing you exactly where you hurt and what muscles are being overused and then discussing how to remedy the problems.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena at 970-218-7289 right now to schedule your massage. Let’s get you on the road to recovery as soon as possible.

Truly yours,

Helena

Removing Rancid Oil From Massage Sheets and Clothing

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Helena

My mom taught me this recipe for getting rancid oil out of clothing a long time ago. My father it seems has an over abundance of oil glands and she had trouble getting it out of his shirts.

Fill up the washer with hot water and your regular laundry soap. When it is starting to agitate add one cup of ammonia then, let it finish agitating. Before the spin cycle starts, turn off the washer and let it soak over night. In the morning, start the agitating again and let the washer run all the way through. Dry as usual.

It is not very difficult but it is more difficult with the new front loading machines. I guess you would have to use a laundry sink or 5 gallon buckets (with lids, because ammonia does not smell very good).

I have a friend who’s son is a chef and had to move back home. His clothes smelled horrible. She used this trick washing all of his clothes in one weekend. It worked great and she was so relieved to have that stench gone.

I have another friend who was giving her boy friend a massage and they spilled the oil all over the comforter. She used this trick and the comforter turned out like brand new.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena at 970-218-7289 for an odor free massage today.

Truly yours,

Helena

Loveland Massage and the Car Accident

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Helena

I have had many clients that have been in car accidents and I find a common theme among them. They tend to wait a few weeks or even months before receiving treatment until the pain really has set in. I know we all remember younger days when we would have an accident and the pain would just go away after a while.

But even in our thirties, pain takes longer and longer to heal if it ever goes away. Your first step should be to go to a doctor and get checked out, then ask for a prescription for physical therapy and massage therapy. I think chiropractic is good here as well but I know some don’t agree.

Whiplash is a common problem as well as back, shoulder, wrist and arm pain. When folks wait to long the shoulder can become frozen. There can be pain in the legs, headaches and STRESS. Massage will help all of these things.

Remember; the sooner the treatment, the faster you will recover.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena now at 970-218-7289 to schedule your massage. I look forward to serving you.

Truly yours,

Helena

Loveland Massage for the Elderly

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Helena

I was recently asked to go to someone’s home to give massage for a loved one who was in the last stage of life. What a blessing. I am very thankful I could be of service.

When one is in bed all of the time, too feeble to get up and is in pain just trying to turn on their side; massage can be of real benefit. It reduces the pain in the muscle and joints and helps the person relax and improves sleep. It will help ease leg cramps and depression. Massage will also improve mental clarity and energy.

It is very difficult to watch a loved one in pain and to feel helpless. Consider massage as an alternative to pain.

Call Loveland Massage by Helena now at 970-218-7289 to schedule an appointment for you or a loved one. I look forward to working with you.

Truly yours,

Helena

Massage in Loveland for Your Valentine

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Helena

Read all the way to the end for your Valentine’s special gift.

Massage is always a good thing, but massage in Loveland is the best thing. Massage is the perfect gift for your Valentine. For a great tip on the perfect gift refer to the blog; What Gift Does She Want?

Massage is wonderful and comes in all sizes and is great for any age person. Give massage a try for relaxation, improved sleep, muscle pain, to improve range of motion, better concentration or simply to feel excellent.

Massage is often something folks just dream about. When something is new we often wonder what it would be like. Trying it is something else. I think fear of the unknown is an interesting concept. Usually our thoughts are much more extreme than the reality. So many of our problems are the result of an overactive imagination.

Give the gift of massage to that someone special in your life, today. Call Loveland Massage by Helena at 970-218-7289 now to get a gift certificate for your Valentine.

And remember: Large or small, short or tall, my table or chair fits them all. (Thank you Richard)

Truly yours,

Helena

PS Mention reading this blog for your $10.00 discount.