Margo Farnsworth, Licensed Massage Therapist and Fascial Stretch Therapist

02/13/2020

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12/01/2019

I am opening an office in Worcester! The new space is in 100 Grove Street, Suite 109. This is a cool old mill building. There is gated parking, you will be sent a code for the gate when you book. I am now accepting bookings for January! I will still have some hours in Westborough, but am hoping to transition to more in Worcester and less there. The reason for this move is to cut my hour long drive in half.

09/25/2019

A great article on using a lacrosse ball for self myofascial release. You can put it in a baggie in the freezer for a bit and then roll your feet, great for plantar fasciitis.
https://www.runrocknroll.com/de/blog/training/2018/03/16/08/03/why-runners-should-own-a-lacrosse-ball

For an effective way to experience relief, try using a lacrosse ball. This simple, lightweight ball can be stashed in your purse, desk drawer, anywhere!

12/15/2018

A wonderful article about the modality that is at the heart of my practice.

There are many forms of bodywork. What is SMRT all about?

12/06/2018

I really like the stretch videos from these physical therapists. Here is one for the Quadratus Lumborum. If you have a sore back, give this one a whirl.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePMGFaGu1Z4

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present: Single BEST Quadratus Lumborum Stretch, By Far! To enter our SLEEPOVATION SUNDAY GIVEAWAY ...

09/24/2018

Tis the season.... 🤧🤕🤒🤢😷

Though you may think a message sounds great if you are feeling under the weather..
It is the last thing you should do to your body that is already trying to fight the good fight!
It will accelerate the sickness through your system and the result is you feeling like you got hit by a freight train 👎👎

Not to mention you put me at risk to get sick.
I unfortunately do not get paid sick time.

I go to great lengths year round to keep my immune system strong.

So please 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Cancel if you are feeling at all sick!!
I will happily reschedule your appointment 💜

08/30/2018

These straps are so great I actually sell them in my office (I don't sell much). But, they're currently on sale directly at OPTP for less than I can sell them, only $10.95. The stretches in the booklet that comes with it are EXCELLENT, they involve PNF like the assisted stretching I do. I highly recommend it. The sale ends tonight at midnight.

Purchase Stretch Out Strap with Booklet: Perform deep solo stretches for greater flexibility with Stretch Out Strap. Includes exercise booklet.

08/13/2018

In the past century, many Americans have lost the ability to sit in a way that doesn't strain their backs. Specialists say we could take a lesson from excellent sitters from other cultures.

12/06/2017

We're running a short term special, only $65 for an hour massage or facial with Jenny, Paula, Lacey or Cindy. M-F for the next 2 weeks.
www.massagebook.com/westborough-massage/massage/deals/Pre-Holiday-Treat-for-You/3902

Treat yourself before the holidays go into full swing! Just $65 for a one hour massage or facial for the next 2 weeks, Monday through Friday before 5pm. This is a limited time offer and cannot be combined with any other discount (this includes the Black Friday gift cards). Book yours now before they...

09/16/2017

Massage Therapy is a Popular Treatment Option for Those Who Suffer From Severe Headaches. Learn How You Can Benefit From Massage Therapy.

08/10/2017

From the developers of Fascial Stretch Therapy, the Great 8 stretches for you to do at home.
http://stretchtowin.site-ym.com/blogpost/1628881/Stretch-to-Win-2nd-edition-2017

In my last post, I discussed the second of the Great 8 (aka “the G-8”) key muscles and their fascial connections – the quadratus lumborum or “QL”. Here we continue with the third one – the hip flexors. They include the iliacus, psoas, pectineus, re**us femoris and tensor fascia latae (TFL). Yet keep...

07/15/2017

Not many feelings can beat those you feel just after a massage. A good quality massage leaves you feeling warm and relaxed, while at the same time rejuvenated and full of life. You may even experience one of the best nights of sleep you have ever had. On the following morning, however it can be…

07/13/2017

06/27/2017

I love this guy's videos, lots of great techniques for self work! He has a nice myofascial release technique using a lacross ball.
http://www.functionalpatterns.com/tight-hamstrings-stretching-routine-for-posterior-chain/

YOUTUBE CHANNEL: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/FUNCTIONALPATTERNSTight Hamstrings Stretching Routine for Posterior ChainBy popular demand, I decided to put up a hamstring stretching routine!The hamstrings are an extremely important muscle to develope if you're looking to get better at movements in reality.I like…

06/18/2017

No matter how old the scar, C-Section scars must be analyzed regarding a patient’s ability to build intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), particularly in the lower abdomen.

06/05/2017

    Plantar Fasciitis - How To Treat Your Own Trigger Points     Trigger Point Therapy Workbooks Trigger Points - Where to Start?   The plantar fascia supports

05/13/2017

Newly identified muscle. It's not a new muscle, it's just now identified as a separate entity. I've been telling some of you about this.

WE'VE DISCOVERED A NEW MUSCLE!

Traditional models of the quadriceps have forever shown 4 muscles:
🔼Rectus Femoris
🔼Vastus Lateralis (VL)
🔼Vastus Intermedius (VI)
🔼Vastus Medialis Obliquus (VMO)
But in 2016 a study by Grob et al., the researchers discovered and named a 5th muscle in the quadriceps group 😲, the TENSOR OF VASTUS INTERMEDIUS.

The study dissected 26 cadavers and, in each one, they found the 5th quadriceps muscle. They also found that there were 4 types depending on where the tendon fused: Independent type, VI type, VL type, and Common type. There was also a variation found with two muscle bellies as you can see above.

It originates on the front of the greater trochanter of the femur with a small muscle belly and then extends a long tendon that joins into the 🕸 fascia between the VI and VL before layering deep into the quad tendon.

The function of the muscle is not fully known yet, but what we do know is that it tenses the distal tendon of the VI and makes the VI line of pull to be more towards the ↗↖ midline like that of the VMO.

I think it's amazing that our knowledge of the 💀 human body continues to grow and change. We know so much but still have so much left to learn. Tag your favorite 🤓 Myonerd and share the wealth!
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