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Jessica King, LMT Boise Massage & Wellness
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
Taking Time for YOU During the Holidays
Every year around the holidays we’re reminded that it’s a time for us to put others before ourselves. But many of us tend to take that to an extreme and often put even our most basic needs, like exercise and sleep, to the side for the season. While it is important to always think of others’ needs as well as our own, we can’t forget that we aren’t able to fulfill anyone else’s needs if we ourselves are empty inside. It’s important to give and do these good deeds from a place o
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Jessica King, LMT Boise Massage & Wellness
- Dec 4, 2020
- 3 min
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome: What You Can Do About It
If you ever experience pain, tingling, or numbness in your hand and fingers, specifically the thumb, index, and middle fingers, then you may want to get checked for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CST). CTS is a fairly common problem resulting from pressure on the median nerve by the transverse carpal ligament, a broad band of tissue that wraps around the wrist. This compression is most often the result of repetitive movements of the wrist and fingers such as typing, assembly line wo
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Jessica King, LMT Boise Massage & Wellness
- Nov 26, 2020
- 3 min
Massage & Anxiety
Let’s face it, life can be stressful. There are to-do lists, deadlines to meet, people to take care of…the list goes on and on. While some may handle the pressure just fine, many people struggle with the overwhelm daily, leading to sometimes crippling anxiety. It’s a serious issue and it’s important to know what you’re dealing with, possible solutions, and preventative actions you can take. Here’s some information to help you navigate the muddy waters of anxiety. Anxiety is f
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Jessica King, LMT Boise Massage & Wellness
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
5 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
The busiest time of year is upon us. Holidays are meant to be spent enjoying the company of family, dear friends, and our loved ones. However, somehow the holidays can sometimes become more stressful than any other time of year. We all have huge parts to play in the enjoyment of the holidays and if we aren’t taken care of we can’t do our parts. Here are a few self-care tips to help you survive the holidays. 1. Give yourself permission to take care of you. For as long as I hav
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Jessica King, LMT Boise Massage & Wellness
- Nov 19, 2020
- 3 min
Am I Supposed to Talk During a Massage?
It’s a common question that massage therapists hear all the time; “Can I talk during the massage?” Some clients are worried about talking too much or too little. They want to be friendly but not ruin the whole experience. But what do massage therapists say? It’s up to you! If you want to talk, go for it. If you want to be completely silent, go for it. If you want to talk a little, but not the entire time, that’s fine too. What a lot of clients tend to forget, is it’s your tim
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Jessica King, LMT Boise Massage & Wellness
- Nov 5, 2020
- 4 min
7 Easy Self-Care Tips
While massage therapy can have benefits that last days or weeks at a time, that doesn’t mean you can neglect your body every day in between appointments. To help the effects of your massage last longer and simply to feel better, you’ll need to practice some self-care. Massage therapy is not a luxury, nor is it selfish to receive. Daily self-care is no different. So here’s 7 easy self-care tips you can start using today to get you through until your next massage appointment. #
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Jessica King, LMT Boise Massage & Wellness
- Oct 24, 2020
- 3 min
Are You Touch Deprived?
There are 5 basic human senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Touch is the first sense we develop. It is also the most vital to our well-being. There are several sensations of touch we experience such as pressure, temperature, light touch, vibration, and pain. Just take a second to think. How often do you reach out to touch someone? How often does someone reach out to touch you? Did you know that you may be touch deprived? Touch deprivation is a real issue, with re
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Jessica King, LMT Boise Massage & Wellness
- Oct 4, 2020
- 2 min
Massage and Migraines
Let’s just say it…migraines are awful! They’re a painful, debilitating, and all-too-common problem for many people. It’s estimated that up to 13% of the US population suffers from migraines. While many people seek over-the-counter or prescription drugs to ease their pain and prevent migraines, you may want to consider adding massage into your regular routine instead. Research has shown that massage can improve headache pain and decrease the frequency of migraines. But what ex
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