Amy Blizzard LLC Massage & Skincare

04/16/2026

This view!!!! As a LMT, I have spent the better part of 18 years locked in a dimly lit room while administering massage and facials. As a mobile/on-site LMT, I get to partake of some amazing views like this one. ❤️

04/04/2026

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The Fake Carpal Tunnel: Why Your Numb Fingers Are Actually a Neck Problem 🖐️⚡️

Do you wake up in the middle of the night with your hand completely "dead" or asleep? Do your fingers tingle, burn, or feel weak when you type on a keyboard, drive a car, or lift your arms above your head?

Most people immediately assume this is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. They buy a rigid wrist brace, take painkillers, or even schedule wrist surgery. But if the symptoms persist, or the numbness affects your entire hand and arm, the true entrapment site might be much higher up. Welcome to the structural blockade of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Let’s analyze the 3D medical map above to see how bad posture is physically crushing your neurological cables.

[Getty Images: Illustration showing the Brachial Plexus nerve bundle originating in the neck and traveling down the arm to the fingers]

The Anatomy: The Neurological Highway
The Brachial Plexus is a massive, complex bundle of nerves (shown in bright yellow) that originates in your cervical spine (neck). These nerves weave down through a very tight anatomical doorway called the Thoracic Outlet—passing between your Scalene muscles (in your neck), underneath your collarbone, and beneath your Pectoralis Minor (upper chest muscle)—before traveling all the way down to power your fingertips.

The Biomechanics of the Crush
This intricate neurological pathway requires perfect skeletal alignment to remain open and safe. When you slump forward at a computer, your shoulders round heavily inward, and your head drifts forward (Tech Neck).

[Shutterstock: Close-up showing the chest and neck muscles physically shortening and clamping down]

This chronic slouched posture physically shortens and tightens the Scalene muscles in your neck and the Pec Minor in your chest. The anatomical doorway collapses entirely.

The Consequence: The Neurological Chokehold
The tightened muscles act exactly like scissors. They mechanically clamp down on the Brachial Plexus nerve bundle (the glowing red/white pressure points in the image) and compress the major blood vessels traveling to your arm.
Because the nerves are being violently choked at the root, the sensory signals misfire down the entire length of the cable. Your brain interprets this compression in your neck as a tingling, numb, or burning sensation in your fingers (the green arrow). You treat the wrist, but the fire is actually burning in your neck!

How to Break the Cycle

Open the Chest: You must physically stretch the Pectoralis Minor to open the pathway under the collarbone. Use a doorway stretch, keeping your elbow high to target the upper chest fibers.

Release the Scalenes: Gently stretch the side of your neck by tilting your ear to your shoulder to take the muscular pressure off the upper nerve roots.

Strengthen the Mid-Back: You must rebuild the muscles between your shoulder blades (Rhomboids) to permanently pull your shoulders back and keep the Thoracic Outlet wide open.

Stop bracing your wrist if the problem is your posture. Save this for your next anatomy study, and tag a desk worker! 👇

12/11/2025

Leave the driving to me. Schedule your In-Home Massage Therapy appointment and just relax. Serving Navarre and surrounding areas.

06/27/2025

Had the pleasure of administering a “Spa to You” package for 4 lovely ladies on their annual Girls’ Trip to the beach. Guided facials, experienced together, followed by a customized massage and a luxurious foot and hand treatment. Comfy spa robes, slippers and goodie bags were gifted to encourage a relaxing day as well as memorable experience.

06/21/2025

Administering seated chair massage for the amazing employees.

05/14/2025

My first official day out of the confines of a rented room at a massage studio. 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 You cannot really see in the photo, but the bay is right there! My client thought it would be nice for me to set up in their Sun Room, so I would have a nice view. 😲❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻Awwww. The view was spectacular!

05/13/2025

Looking for some customized care without having to travel? Taaaaadaaaa! Mobile spa services! Visit my website at https://www.amyblizzardmassage.com/ or call/text me at 850-865-0293.

04/29/2025

In home treatments tailored for your needs and wellness goals.

04/08/2025

Guess who is hitting the road baby? ME! I am now booking in home massage and skincare services. Just call or text me to book your customized session. I took all the hassle out of trying to decide what to book and simplified my menu. We will discuss your wellness goals and create a treatment plan together.

This business operates by the statutes and limitations set forth by the State of Florida Board of Massage. Any inappropriate discussions or behavior will not be tolerated.

03/26/2025

My 90 minute massage includes heated bamboo. No up charges here. Conveniently book your appointment online or call/text 850-865-0293.

https://www.amyblizzardmassage.com/

Operating inside Absolute Zenergy Massage & Bodyworks, LLC. MM37835

03/20/2025

02/20/2025

Conveniently book online or call/text to schedule your appointment.

https://www.amyblizzardmassage.com/
850-865-0293

Located inside Absolute Zenergy Massage & Bodyworks LLC MM37835