Lifeworks Massage PLLC

02/27/2024

There are only 9 appointments available in March! If you want a session before May, I highly recommend booking ASAP!

12/25/2023

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and New Year from my family to yours.

12/19/2023

There are two appointments left for 2023 on Thursday 12/28. If you want one, now is the time to book!

12/06/2023

Gift cards for healing touch are awesome gifts!
From today through 12/24/23 purchase a gift card for someone and receive a $50- credit on your account to use for yourself.

Terms:
Gift cards must have a recipient other than yourself. You must have or create an account for yourself for the $50- credit to be applied.
Limit two per person.
Credit is valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Credit is only valid for personal use and cannot be used for any other purchases.
Gift cards are valid for 5 years.

Lifeworks Massage Amber Long LMT is a licensed massage therapist in Spokane, Washington specializing in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, and Active Isolated Stretching.

12/06/2023

Is your body hurting? Does it need a tuneup? Or maybe you just need a small physical vacation for 2 hours! Whatever you are physically feeling I would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals.

I own and operate Lifeworks Massage here on the South Hill. I bring over 17 years of experience and training, specializing in sports, myofascial release, and deep tissue massage. But these are not the only modalities in my toolbox, I am also adept in relaxation work. And super bonus, hot Himalayan salt stones are always complimentary with every session!

For those with allergies, you will be happy to know that Lifeworks Massage is completely scent and chemical free. Only hypoallergenic products are used on the body.

Services and rates are available on my website. A full description of each service is also provided. Not sure which one to choose? Don’t worry, I can walk you through the process or I can do a blend of several modalities.

Have questions? I am always happy to answer any you may have.

Lifeworks Massage Amber Long LMT is a licensed massage therapist in Spokane, Washington specializing in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, and Active Isolated Stretching.

12/05/2023

🔈 TIGHT HIP FLEXORS CAN GIVE YOU A HEADACHE

ℹ️ Can tight hip flexor muscles cause a headache? Certainly, tight myofascial tissue in one region of the body can cause pain and/or dysfunction locally, but as most manual therapists know, it can also cause pain and dysfunction elsewhere in the body. There are many ways that a problem in one region of the body can affect another distant region of the body, including myofascial meridian lines of tension and myofascial trigger point referral. But another way is through mechanical kinematic chains of myofascial pulls that result in postural distortion compensation patterns. So, with this in mind, let’s examine the kinematic chain of elements that can lead from tight hip flexor musculature to headaches.

💡 A kinematic chain of elements simply refers to the links in a chain that are interconnected that involve movement. So, for example, the movement of the lower extremity involves the following kinematic “links”: foot, leg, thigh, and pelvis. Similarly, the movement links of the upper extremity are the: hand, forearm, arm, and shoulder girdle. And the kinematic links of the axial body are the: pelvis, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, cervical spine, and head. The concept is that motion and posture at one link of the chain affects motion and posture at the other links along the chain.

So, here is how it is happening:

➡️ Tight hip flexor musculature causes excessive anterior tilt of the pelvis,
➡️ which causes hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine,
➡️ which causes hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine,
➡️ which causes hypolordosis of the lower to middle cervical spine with hyperlordosis (hyperextension) of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint,
➡️ which causes forward head carriage,
➡️ which causes tight posterior neck muscles,
➡️ which causes a headache.

✔️ CONCLUSION

When working as a manual therapist, it is necessary not only have excellent hands-on skills, but also understand how the human body functions mechanically and learn to recognize patterns of mechanics and pathomechanics that travel through the body.

11/28/2023

There is one opening on 11/29 and two on 11/30. Head over to LifeworksMassage.com to schedule your appointment!

Lifeworks Massage Amber Long LMT is a licensed massage therapist in Spokane, Washington specializing in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, and Active Isolated Stretching.

11/23/2023

From my family to yours, I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving.

11/20/2023

There are three sessions available before Thanksgiving!
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11/17/2023

When signage goes wrong…
Or maybe I have advertising for my practice all wrong.
😂🙄😂
What are some of the funniest massage signs you’ve seen?