My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage

13/07/2023

My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage office will be closed from 7/13 thru 7/24. Meanwhile, you can schedule online: myaikenbody.com. Otherwise call (803) 761-1127 and we will return your call when we get back!

02/06/2023

These are some pretty good stretches for relief of Sciatica pain. Try them out...And as well, schedule a massage session, which also can be helpful. My Aiken Body (803) 761-1127

Relieve sciatica pain and prevent future flare-ups by stretching and strengthening your lower back, abdominal, and thigh muscles with these 3 simple exercises. Now you can watch all of our sciatica stretching and exercise videos on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3vw6oWf

22/12/2022

Oh yes! Posted by Jacki Da Via, LMT My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage

From acute injuries like tendonitis to chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain is as common as it is vexing. Discover how massage therapy can make a positive impact on clients with joint pain. https://bit.ly/3UDZ6sR

12/12/2022

If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas for Christmas,,, check out our website: myaikenbody.com. You can purchase "on-line" gift certificates. Easy to use, and you can have the certificate in your hands right away. Have any questions? Give us a call: 803.761.1127. Wishing you and your family and friends a Peaceful, Merry Christmas! From My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage!

30/11/2022

Posted by Jacki Da Via, LMT My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage. Often this condition is overlooked with many of my clients having hip pain. Check out this article. See your doctor, and call and get a therapeutic massage, 803.761.1127 -- massage can help!

Hip Bursitis 101
Inflammation of a bursa near the hip joint causes hip bursitis. This condition may happen for a variety of reasons, such as an old injury or a low-back problem that affects the hip’s biomechanics.

08/11/2022

From Jacki Da Via, LMT My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage. If you experience knee or hip pain, these Self-Acupressure Points work quite well. Give it a try! As well, you can schedule a massage to help ease your pain. Call: My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage, 803.761.1127.

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27/10/2022

From Jacki Da Via, LMT My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage.

From stress relief to pain management, massage therapy offers a multitude of health benefits. As we celebrate AMTA’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week®, explore the top 25 reasons to get a massage! Plus, download this free handout to share with your clients: https://bit.ly/3QoriNK

27/10/2022

These techniques are excellent for reducing pain. Can also place on the base of the back of your head to relieve headaches as well. And our Massages at My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage utilizes Trigger Point Massage Therapy to reduce painful areas. Give us a call today, 803.761.1127 and schedule a session. If you aren't in the Aiken area, give a call to a Massage Therapist in your area. Posted by Jacki Da Via, LMT & Owner of My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage

Tennis Ball Therapy
Tennis Ball Therapy is a form of Self-Myofascial Release Therapy. This technique applies continued pressure to an area of myofascial tissue to relieve restrictions, tightness, and inflexibility to return proper function and movement.

Both foam rolling and the roller massage (tennis ball) offer short‐term benefits for increasing sit and reach scores and range of motion at the hip, knee, and ankle. The short-term benefits can also enhance joint flexibility making it a good option for a pre‐exercise warmup and cool-down method.

What is the Cause of Sciatica?
Pinched upper and lower lumbar nerves are the cause of sciatica. This compression could result from many different issues including:

A herniation
A compressive injury
A bulging disc
Psoas dysfunction syndrome
Is it Sciatica?
Often people mistake piriformis syndrome for sciatica. However, there are some distinct symptoms that will tell you your pain is sciatica, not Piriformis Syndrome including:

Pain in the lumbar (lower) spine
Unilateral pain (affects just one side or leg)
Burning sensation or pain deep in the glutes
Pins and needles
Leg weakness or heaviness of the leg
Sensitivity when the leg is raised straight out
Of course, when suffering from pain, you should confirm the cause with a visit to your doctor. They can do an exam to determine if it is in fact sciatica and what is causing the symptoms.

How To Apply Tennis Ball Therapy
The tennis ball works with gravity to press on trigger points, especially in the piriformis muscle. As the pressure is applied you reduce muscle tension while improving mobility and blood circulation.

To apply tennis ball therapy:

Lie on the floor with your knees bent in ‘zero position’. Place the tennis ball in contact with the area causing pain.

Never sit, only do this while lying down. You want the muscle in a relaxed state – applying a tennis ball when sitting could cause more harm.
Press down on each sensitive area until it feels like the pain has broken or is melting away.

Use gentle movement to allow the ball to roll back and forth.

You can use more than one ball if you are feeling intense pain. This will release direct pressure on specific points.

Stop if the pain becomes sharp as you could cause muscle or nerve damage.
Tennis ball therapy is intended for temporary back pain relief. If pain is ongoing, or the massage aggravates the pain, speak to your doctor to have them determine if you have sciatica or piriformis syndrome. They can then refer you to a chiropractor or massage therapist to provide appropriate treatment for relief.

25/10/2022

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13/10/2022

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09/09/2022

I have shared these before, they really are the top stretches my clients have reported back to me that help relieve their sciatic and lower back pain. You can also schedule a massage therapy session with Jacki or Joy at My Aiken Body Therapeutic Massage, (803) 761.1127 or visit our website: myaikenbody.com to schedule online.

Lower back pain is a very common complaint; thirty-one million Americans suffer from it. According to the Global Burden of

26/07/2022

A very informative article regarding muscle twitch, muscle cramp and muscle spasms. For really anyone who experiences them, especially people with Fibromyalgia. Know the differences. And if you do experience any of these symptoms, please call 803.761.1127 and schedule a massage therapy session. It could help you tremendously! Or email: myaikenbody@gmail.com; or visit our website myaikenbody.com (you can schedule online.)

While there is no way that you can prevent fibromyalgia muscle spasms all together, you can learn to recognize them and minimize their occurrence.