Spring Sports Massage Tune-Up!
Get ready for Summer ... Reactivate with a 60- or 90-min. Sports Massage
$15 off your next 60- or 90-Min Sports Massage
(Applies to gift certificates as well)
We offer physical, email and instant gift certificates
Order online at www.integrativetherapeuticmassage.com or call 773-230-4742
Offer good through June 15, 2011 |
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The Shoulder Guide
"Even small problems can quickly become debilitating if not taken care of immediately." Your shoulders are incredibly flexible joints that allow your arms to move through a large range of motion. They are used in almost every activity and they take a lot of punishment on a daily basis. As a result, they are prone to a wide range of injuries. It's important to take good care of your shoulders because even small problems can quickly become debilitating if not taken care of immediately. 
shoulder problems The shoulder is prone to a variety of problems that can give you pain and limit your range of motion. Many of these are simply caused by wear and tear. For example, a common injury is tendinitis of one of the rotator cuff muscles called the supraspinatus. Through poor posture or overuse, the tendon becomes inflamed and painful. When the bursa becomes inflamed you develop what is known as bursitis. This can be extremely painful. Other shoulder problems are the result of: - Trigger points, hyperirratable spots in taut muscle bands that can refer pain to other locations and mimic other conditions
- Sprains and dislocations, which typically result from falls
- Severe trauma, where the bones may actually fracture or break
Read more massage can help Massage therapists can help when shoulder problems occur. More importantly, they can help prevent these kinds of problems from happening in the first place.  | | Neuromuscular Massage is great for alleviating shoulder pain and increasing joint mobility |
Their first priority is to make you feel more comfortable by getting rid of your pain. They can do this with specialized massage techniques. For example, massage therapists trained in neuromuscular therapy (NMT) treat trigger points. As mentioned previously, these hypersensitive spots mimic other common shoulder conditions and are often an overlooked source of pain. Your massage therapist will be able to tell you if trigger points may be playing a role in your shoulder problem. As soon as you develop any pain or discomfort in your shoulder, see your massage therapist immediately for assessment and treatment. |
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Secure your entry to the 2011 Chicago Marathon AND support a healthy liver
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2011 is officially closed...but the American Liver Foundation still has entries available!
To secure your Chicago Marathon entry, please join the American Liver Foundation Liver Life Challenge team by clicking on the link listed below. By registering with the American Liver Foundation, you must also commit to the $950 fundraising minimum. We have a great free training program that caters to both beginner and experienced runners. Team Coach Brendan Cournane will help you every step of the way. You have until Tuesday November 1, 2011 to reach you fundraising goal. Please pass this information along to all your family members, friends and colleagues. For more information, please contact Joe Davis at 312-377-9030 or jdavis@liverfoundation.org.
To Register: www.liverfoundation.org/challenge
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Looking to run the Marathon? ALF still has entries to the Bank of Chicago Marathon 2011