If you haven’t gotten results, or you’ve even gotten worse from deep tissue massage treatments and neuromuscular therapy, try working with myofascial techniques. Balance Orlando therapists on staff are trained working with myofascial techniques, and have studied with Lu (owner) and other experts on mobilization techniques that are more active. For new clients at Balance […]
Pain management can be hard to understand so our concept and belief here at Balance Orlando is to help our clients stay off medication when managing pain. The impact of massage therapy is huge and needs to be expressed more now than ever. We found this infographic on; “Function in Pain Populations: A Systematic Review […]
Research by the VA is showing (again!) that massage therapy helps with pain–not only particular cases of back pain, but ANY pain. Probably that’s due to the effects on hormonal and nervous system regulation that go way beyond pure relaxation. So how can you get your pain treated most effectively, if you’re not sure what […]
Should I ask for a Bodywork or Massage? You know how a massage session usually goes? The therapist leaves you in the room by yourself, and you undress, then crawl between the sheets before they come back in and start the work. You can do that differently with our therapists: Book your massage as usual, […]
You may have already read about the Balance Orlando difference, and how we target pain through medical massage and bodywork. And you may have heard us say “we’re not a spa” or “discover the difference!” But what actually makes us different from other places where you can get a massage? Let’s start with equipment: 1. ComfortCraft tables Jim Craft is […]
Strains and sprains take time to repair, and can easily become chronically recurring injuries. So don’t ignore them, make sure they heal well the the first time. Follow the steps carefully, and move backwards in the sequence if symptoms recur. Please see a doctor if you’re in severe pain, or if you don’t get better. […]
Balance Orlando owner and certified Rolfer™ Lu Mueller-Kaul shares her tips for treating plantar fasciitis, gleaned from years of helping clients with this chronic foot condition. Want to know how to treat your feet? Read on. 1. For Plantar Fasciitis, Rest is Required This might mean taking it easy for a couple of days when […]
Lower back pain is such a common affliction that, according to the NIH (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases), nearly 8 in 10 Americans are affected at some point in their lives. Along with acute or chronic pain, symptoms can include limited flexibility and range of motion, as well as an inability […]
You know the basics about shin splints; now read up on Balance Orlando’s our Expert Therapists‘s best practices for alleviating pain and healing this common injury. Although you can get shin splints from one über-intense bout of exercise, they occur more often as a repetitive injury that continues over the course of several exercise sessions. […]
Lymphedema is swelling, usually in the arms or legs, due to a blockage of the lymph passages. The lymph passages are defined as “vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body, and allow immune cells to travel where they are needed.” Lymphedema caused by lymphatic obstruction is most often found in individuals who have […]