Latania Craig, LMT

02/05/2026

I have been dealing with quite a few neck issues in clients lately. If you are having any sort of stiffness and soreness/pain when doing these movements then you may need to schedule a massage.

1. Bending head forward (chin to chest flexion)
Muscles used are sternocleidomastoid, longus colli ,longus capitus and anterior, middle and posterior scalenes.

2. Bending head backward (cervical extension)
Muscles used are the splenius capitus, splenuis cervicis, semispinalis capitus, and upper trapezius

3. Bending head to shoulder (lateral flexion)
Muscles used are sternocleidomastoid, scalene muscles (anterior, middle,posterior, splenius capitis/cervicis, and upper trapezius muscles

4. Turning head left or right (cervical rotation) normal is 80 degrees
Muscle used is the sternocleidomastoid.

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Neck muscle pain is commonly caused by strain from poor posture, stress, or injury, resulting in dull aches, stiffness, or sharp spasms. Types include acute strain, chronic tension knots (myofascial pain), and protective spasms, which often cause limited motion. Treatment typically involves heat, gentle stretching, and improving posture.

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Common Types of Neck Muscle Pain

• Muscle Strain/Strain: The most common type, resulting from overextension or overworking muscles (e.g., "tech neck" or reading in bed), causing dull, achy pain and tenderness.

• Muscle Spasms: Sudden, intense, and painful tightening of neck muscles, making it nearly impossible to turn the head. Often occurs after sleeping in an awkward position or with injuries.

• Myofascial Pain (Trigger Points): Chronic, dull pain with tender "knots" (trigger points) in the muscle fibers, often caused by long-term stress or postural strain.

• Whiplash: A muscle sprain/strain injury that occurs when the neck jerks forward and back, typically during a car accident.

• Tension Headache: Muscle pain in the neck and upper shoulders that causes radiating, dull, or aching pain in the back of the head.

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You can reach me by texting directly at 931-808-1100 to schedule a massage session tailored to your specific requirements.

I will contact you at my earliest convenience.

01/27/2026

Next available date to book massage will be Monday February 9th.

Text for appointment 931-808-1100.

01/26/2026

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IMPORTANT CONCERN
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Hello everyone!

This storm has really made me reflect on things. I know at this time of year a lot of people can get sick.

Having said that, if you have been sick prior to your appointment with me, please let me know. Just because you start to feel better does not mean that you may not be contagious.

I can always adjust your schedule until you are clear of whatever sickness you have.

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HOW IT WORKS:

When you have a respiratory [virus infection], you can spread it to others. How long someone can spread the virus depends on different factors, including how sick they are (severity), underlying medical conditions (such as having a weakened immune system), and how long their illness lasts (duration). This is not the same for everyone.

When your symptoms are getting better overall and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication) for at least 24 hours, you are typically less contagious, [but it still takes more time for your body to fully get rid of the virus.]

During this time, you may still be able to spread the virus to others. Using precautions for the next 5 days can help reduce this risk. After this 5-day period, you are typically much less likely to be contagious. However, some people, especially [people with weakened immune systems, can continue to spread the virus for a longer period of time.]

As for [bacterial infections], when you can return for a massage depends on what you were dealing with, which greatly affects the level of possible transmission. If you have a respiratory infection, for example, there's no way to accurately determine when you're no longer contagious. So, you'd want to avoid close encounters with others, which includes that massage table, [for as long as you're still on antibiotics].

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TREAT YOURSELF ONCE YOU’RE HEALTHY AGAIN:

When you're back to feeling like your healthy self again, go ahead and rebook that massage and treat yourself to a little self-care. In general, massages are useful in boosting your immune system and helping with lymphatic flow and drainage. You can get one even if you're super-sore from a workout.

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Anytime I feel sick I will always reach out to my clients to keep from spreading it.

Let’s be cautious to each other. Think about all the people that can be affected.

01/23/2026

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01/18/2026

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01/09/2026

Hope everyone is having a great new year so far. Update on January and February. What is not marked is still available.
Remember to text for booking your next massage.

931-808-1100

12/25/2025

Remember to text for appointments? Updated schedule for January and February 2026. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

12/16/2025

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12/16/2025

Christmas is just around the corner if you need a gift idea, give the gift a massage.

Gift certificates are available. 

Text 931-808-1100 to purchase your gift certificate for that special someone at Christmas.

08/26/2025

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