Even Fox News is coming around to the benefits of massage and that it should be covered by insurance!!

Medical coverage for massages? - Fox News Video - Fox News

Low Back Pain & the IlioPsoas

I see a lot of people that complain of low back pain. Most often from people who work in an office setting and spend the majority or their day sitting at their desk in front of a computer.  In approximately 90% of those cases I can point to dysfunction of theIlioPsoas as the cause of the pain. This may be the result of inactivity, strain from over activity, or muscle imbalances, most likely a combination of all. This is an informative article  to explain  location, causes of IlioPsoas pain, and methods for relief.

http://stronglifts.com/the-psoas-is-it-killing-your-back/

camo@massagetherapy.com
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Queen Anne

315 First Ave. W.    Suite A

Seattle, Wa. 98119

Injury Prevention and Reconditioning Shoulder Pain

Key Points

• The most common is acute trauma from a direct force, such as landing on the point of the shoulder, or from an indirect force, such as falling on an outstretched hand.
• Individuals who complain of pain at the top or front of the shoulder during overhead activity or discomfort during chest activities should be evaluated by a medical professional.
• Self-myofascial release for the lats, and thoracic spine, in combination with an integrated flexibility program for the lats and pecs can help create better range of motion.

Shoulder injuries may have many different mechanisms or pathologies. The most common is acute trauma from a direct force, such as landing on the point of the shoulder, or from an indirect force, such as falling on an outstretched hand. Either of these mechanisms may result in fractures of the humerus, clavicle, scapular body, and glenoid fossa, or dislocations and tears of capsular ligaments or labrum. However, the most commonly seen injuries in athletes or the active population stem from pattern overload or overuse syndromes.

Overuse injuries are those caused by repetitive submaximal stress that surpasses overall tissue integrity or the natural repair processes of the involved tissues. People who are predisposed to these injuries are those who exhibit an upper extremity postural distortion (UEPD). UEPD is defined by a forward head, forward rolled shoulders (stemming from over-tight pectoralis major , latissimus dorsi , and scalenes), and elongated external rotators ( infraspinatus , teres minor) and rhomboids .

Overuse injuries are often the result of a snowball effect that is caused by either pattern overload, orovertraining . For example, if a thrower tries to increase ball speed by working the muscles of the shoulder that produce internal rotation or anterior movement more than the stabilizers of the shoulder (external rotators), these stabilizers become reciprocally inhibited and fail to stabilize during functional movement (throwing). Without that stabilizing mechanism, the athlete may develop a subacromial impingement, leading to subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, and possible tears of the external rotators.

What are the symptoms?

Individuals who complain of pain at the top or front of the shoulder during overhead activity (such as shoulder presses) or discomfort during chest activities (such as presses or flys) should be evaluated by a medical professional. For individuals who complain of tenderness on the outside of the shoulder where the deltoid inserts into the humerus, health and fitness professionals should alter the activity that is causing this discomfort and refer the client out to a qualified professional for evaluation.

How to avoid a potential shoulder injury:

Utilizing the overhead squat, health and fitness professionals need to make sure they assess these clients to identify such imbalances, and subsequently develop corrective exercises to address the overall problem.

Self-myofascial release for the lats, and thoracic spine, in combination with an integrated flexibility program for the lats and pecs can help create better range of motion (ROM) surrounding the glenohumeral joint. This increased ROM will help the body recruit muscles such as the rhomboids and mid /low traps (antagonists to the pecs and anterior deltoid ) which are paramount in helping to control the actions of the shoulder joints.

Utilizing a strengthening program directed first at focusing on the stabilizing muscles (such as the rotator cuff) and then integrating these stabilization exercises with strength movements for the deltoids, rhomboids and mid/low traps will help increase control over the new range of motion, create postural balance, and establish proper movement surrounding the shoulder joint. This type of training is integral for preventing these types of shoulder injuries before the problem starts.

Try these exercises to help strengthen the rotator cuff:

Isolated Strengthening:

1. Cable or Tubing External Rotation

Integrated Strengthening:

2. Ball Shoulder Combo # 2

3. Ball cobra

4. Standing Dumbbell Scaption

September 2011 Newletter

Please enjoy the September 2011 Edition of my newsletter.

Sept. 2011 Newsletter

Great day Training in the Park

What a beautiful sunny day for training in a waterfront park! Thanks to Jason G. For giving it his all!!!

I'll soon be opening up my schedule to accept new Personal Training clients! STAY TUNED!!!!

BSB Monthly Challenge

Hope Everyone enjoyed the month off from the Challenge series and are rested and ready to get going again! We are going to ease back into it this month with a two week mini-challenge. this is just a heads up for what is to come. Starting next week I'll post a two week challenge. There will then be a one week break before we all jump into June's month long challenge.

STAY TUNED FOR THE EXCITING DETAILS!!!!

BSB Plank Challenge

Check out my newest month long fitness challenge (clicky) posted on Facebook!!! Good Luck!!!

Queen Anne Blog Interview!!

I just finished up an interview with the Queen Anne View, a local daily news blog. They are doing an article on BSB and my move to the Queen Anne Naturopathic Center in Lower Queen Anne. I'll post up the article when they have it up on the site. Should be tomorrow morning!

BSB Is Relocating!!!

Hello Everyone,

Sending a short message to let everyone one know that I will be relocating my office. As of February 1st, Balance and Strength Bodywork will be located at:

315 1st Ave. West Suite A

Seattle, Wa. 98119

My office will be located inside and partnered with the Dr.'s of the Queen Anne Naturopathic Center

 

 in Lower Queen Anne. See Map for directions.

For Questions, availability, and scheduling please contact me directly by email or the number below.

I hope to see all of you in the coming months.

Sincerely,

Cam Orgaard LMP | ACMT

Balance & Strength Bodywork
206-713-2650
www.bsb.massagetherapy.com

 

Attention Clients!!!

Please see an important note about your insurance coverage on the homepage of the BSB website.

Thank you,

Cam Orgaard

50 push ups

There is a Challenge going around on Facebook that I am participating in that I thought I would share just in case you're not on Facebook or maybe have not seen it. I love the idea of starting early and not setting New Years resolutions, which usually tend to fail, and instead setting goals with tangible outcomes and rewards. So with that said, here is the challenge. This may be easy for some and seem impossible for others. Motivation  and strategy is the key and if you'd like any help or advice on how  to approach this I would be happy to help you. Please post about you struggles and progress and best of luck.

PUSH UP!

Here is the link  (clicky) to the Facebook page where this originated. Feel free to Join.

Good Luck!!!!

Hi Everyone,

Posting just a quick update. I was hoping to be back to work tomorrow; however, my recovery from my knee surgery is unfortunately taking a little longer than I was hoping. I am cancelling appointments for the week and will be in contact with everyone that is on my calendar to reschedule for as soon as possible. I am anticipating a return to the office for early next week. See you all then!!

Movember

Hi, 
 
This Movember I’ve decided to donate my face to raising awareness about cancers that affect men.  My commitment is the growth of a moustache for the entire month of Movember, which I know will generate conversation, controversy and laughter.

I’m doing this because:

·     1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in his lifetime

·     1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime

This is a cause that I feel passionately about and I’m asking you to support my efforts by making a donation to support the great work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.  To help, you can either:

-  Click this link http://us.movember.com/mospace/1101352/ and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account 
-  Write a check payable to Movember, referencing my name or Registration Number 1101352 and mailing it to: Movember, PO Box 2726, Venice, CA 90294-2726
 
The money raised will help make a tangible difference to the lives of others, through the world’s most promising prostate cancer research and LIVESTRONG’s programs that support young adults and their families battling and surviving cancer.

For more details on how the funds raised from previous campaigns have been used and the impact Movember is having please visit 
http://us.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs/. 
 
Thank you. 



Cam 

Congratulations too........

Aisling Quinn-Fleming for being the first person to Follow my new blog and be the recipient of a free 60 minute session for herself or to share. 


Thanks Aisling!!

Free Massage!!

Be the first to click and follow my new blog and receive a free 60 Minute session for yourself or to give as a gift!!

Massage Reduces Dancers' Stress, Helps Range of Motion

Massage Reduces Dancers' Stress, Helps Range of Motion

Welcome!

Welcome to the new Blog for Balance & Strength Bodywork. I will be posting pertinent informational material here relating to massage, health, and fitness. Please follow this and enjoy the information that is shared.

Thank you,

Cam Orgaard