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Massage & Movement Blog | Vital Kneads Massage – Surprise, AZ
If pain or stiffness is slowing you down, this blog is for you. I share clear, practical insight on massage, movement, and recovery based on real work with real bodies. Topics focus on neck pain, shoulder tension, and staying active with less pain through results-focused massage in Surprise, AZ.
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Getting Deep Into Your Fascia
You might have heard your massage therapist talking about working on your fascia and connective tissues – ever wondered what they were...
Corey Richason, LMT
Jul 3, 20212 min read
10 Reasons You Should Book A Massage Today
10 Reasons Why You Should Book A Massage Today You know that massage is good for you, whether you’ve had one in the past and enjoyed the...
Corey Richason, LMT
May 8, 20212 min read
How to Keep Your Brain Healthy
As we age, our brains may struggle to fire on all cylinders and keep up with us.
Corey Richason, LMT
Oct 18, 20202 min read
How to Get Good Quality Sleep
A whopping 35% of us report regularly having trouble sleeping. Luckily, there are a few simple tools you can use to get good quality sleep
Corey Richason, LMT
Sep 1, 20202 min read
How Often Should You Get a Massage?
Every day! Well, maybe that’s not practical, even though it would be nice. This is one of the most common questions clients ask about . . .
Corey Richason, LMT
Aug 16, 20203 min read
5 Reasons to Not Feel Guilty About Having a Massage
I work in the west valley including, but not limited to Surprise, Peoria, Buckeye, and Glendale, AZ. I talk to people from all walks of...
Corey Richason, LMT
Jun 21, 20202 min read
Massage Therapy vs Chiropractic – Do They Work Together?
Although they are two separate disciplines, both needing a lot of training, there are many similarities between chiropractic and massage,...
Corey Richason, LMT
May 29, 20203 min read
How to Practice Self-Care During a Global Pandemic
During a global pandemic like COVID-19 it can be tempting to shut yourself indoors until the calamity passes. Many people are doing this,...
Corey Richason
May 12, 20203 min read
Stress Reducing Ideas For Difficult Times
Telling people not to get stressed out while we’re in the throes of a global pandemic that’s having an effect on every aspect of our...
Corey Richason, LMT
May 8, 20203 min read
Can Massage Therapy Help Me Sleep Better?
A good night’s sleep is crucial to our wellbeing and our health. If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, then you...
Corey Richason, LMT
Apr 18, 20203 min read
Getting Deep into your Fascia
You might have heard your massage therapist talking about working on your fascia and connective tissues – ever wondered what they were...
Corey Richason, LMT
Apr 1, 20202 min read
Why I Choose to Remain Open
It is no understatement to say the new coronavirus "pandemic" - known as COVID-19 - and the measures brought in to mitigate it has been...
Corey Richason, LMT
Mar 22, 20203 min read
The Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact
The skin on skin contact from a hug, massage or even a session in the bedroom can be a potent way to support your health, from lowering your
Corey Richason, LMT
Feb 15, 20202 min read
The Stress/Pain Connection
Stress seems to be almost unavoidable in our busy lives. It’s easy for people to suggest that you might feel better if you’re less stressed,
Corey Richason, LMT
Feb 15, 20202 min read
How to Recover From a Chest Injury More Quickly
If you suffer chest pain during a hard workout or any intense physical activity, the first critical thing to check is the cardiac...
Corey Richason
Feb 12, 20202 min read
20 Self-Care Ideas for 2020
It’s time to make the twenties an upgrade on the teenies (is that what we’re calling them??) and start putting ourselves first . . .
Corey Richason, LMT
Jan 27, 20204 min read
Dispelling Myths About Back Pain
My goal as a massage therapist is to help relieve your pain. But what if many of the commonly suggested treatment solutions are ineffective?
Corey Richason, LMT
Jan 12, 20205 min read
Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Massage
So what exactly is carpal tunnel syndrome? Why do certain people develop carpal tunnel syndrome?
Corey Richason, LMT
Dec 22, 20194 min read
Winter is coming: Stave Off the Winter Blues with Massage Therapy
There's no escaping the truth; winter is coming around again. The days are going to start getting
Corey Richason, LMT
Dec 9, 20192 min read
Common Health Problems: What can Massage do for YOU?
Common Health Problems explores some of the many benefits of massage in treating conditions that could be affecting your health.
Corey Richason, LMT
Oct 28, 20193 min read
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