An Introduction to Structural Integration

An Introduction to Structural Integration

The human body is filled with connective tissues called the “fascia.” The fascia plays an integral role in keeping the body’s structure because it essentially holds everything in place. These tissues, when healthy, allow the body to move with greater flexibility and...
Fascia Blasting: What to Expect

Fascia Blasting: What to Expect

Fascia Blasting is an innovative treatment option that targets the body’s fascia, the fibrous connective tissue that protects the muscles and organs. The fascia is largely comprised of collagen and its primary role is to serve as support for our musculoskeletal...
Is Deep Tissue Massage Painful?

Is Deep Tissue Massage Painful?

This is one of the most common questions massage therapists are asked. And there’s a reason why so many first-time patients ask this question – more than any other massage technique, deep tissue massage targets the body’s deeper muscles and tissues, and this can...
Who Can Benefit From Neuromuscular Therapy?

Who Can Benefit From Neuromuscular Therapy?

Sore muscles are unfortunately a common occurrence in most peoples’ lives. This happens whenever we overuse muscles that we normally don’t use in our day-to-day life. An example of this is when someone who works a desk job spends the weekend helping their friend move...
The Fasciablaster

The Fasciablaster

The Fasciablaster is a tool designed by Ashley Black to get rid of cellulite and break up the tight spots in the fascia of the human body which leads to pain and dysfunction.         At Birmingham Massage Couple we use the Fasciablaster during a...
How Massage Therapy Can Ease Sciatic Pain

How Massage Therapy Can Ease Sciatic Pain

What is sciatica? Sciatica is a term that describes the symptoms of leg pain. It is usually a tingling, pins and needles feeling, weakness, or even a numbness. It can start in the lower back and travel through the glutes, down the leg, all the way to the calf. The...
What IS Sports Massage?

What IS Sports Massage?

Sports massage is a type of therapeutic massage geared towards athletes to prepare their bodies for optimal performance on the playing field or to reduce strain post game. In addition, massage is becoming a key element of any good workout. Have you thought about how...