People who are busy taking care of ailing loved ones often forget to take care of themselves. The stress and emotional turmoil, along with the physical labor can take a toll on the caregiver's body. If you know someone who is in this situation, a gift certificate for a massage would be a wonderful holiday gift.
Massage therapist Ben Crabtree explains what nerve entrapment syndromes (also called "pinched nerves") are. He also explains how massage therapy can help relieve these painful conditions and which techniques work best. Very informative article.
Great advice on how to stay connected with friends and loved ones. In this age of e-mail and IM, sometimes a handwritten note or a phone call provides a deeper more personal connection. It only takes a few minutes.
Jul 12, 2008 1:02am
