The book J. Walaski Clinical Massage Therapy is one of the more serious works on massage therapy, presenting a clinical approach to treating musculoskeletal conditions. In theory, it should be a desk reference for any massage therapist who aims to bring a clinical perspective into their practice. The book is not written in the simplest … Read more
Many massage therapists treat the theory they learned in college as gospel — unquestionable, final, and beyond doubt. That’s not quite the case. Many principles of modern massage theory are debatable, and some don’t hold up to scrutiny at all. Take trigger points. There’s an enormous body of material on their diagnosis and treatment, where … Read more
Why Using the Term “Fascia” Without Specification Is Incorrect Every time a massage guru, whether in a video, at a seminar, or in an educational article, uses the word “fascia” in a general sense, without a clarifying definition, it is a reason to be cautious. From the standpoint of anatomical nomenclature and proper professional language, … Read more
Preface Originally, I planned to write a full-length article. However, that would require more time than I have, and it might be challenging for a non-professional to read and comprehend. So, I decided to focus on concise points, resembling a summary rather than a detailed article. This approach is quicker to write, easier to read, … Read more
