What is Pain Patterns and Solutions (PPS) Bodywork?
A couple of years ago, one of my Pain Patterns & Solutions Bodyworkers asked me to write a post about PPS bodywork as a resource for...
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Amy Radford
- Jan 12, 2019
- 5 min
The Missing Link to Break the Pain-Spasm-Pain Cycle
In the old model, one would target the pain or muscle tension to try to break the cycle – anything that would put you closer to the...
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Amy Radford
- Dec 9, 2018
- 2 min
EASY Pectoralis Major Solution
PAIN PATTERN: Pectoralis Major Trigger Points or “Tight Pecs” THE ANSWER: Scar Tissue on the Forehead PPS Direct Muscle Correlation I...
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Amy Radford
- Nov 19, 2018
- 3 min
Self-Care, Salt(?) and YOU – the Massage Therapist!
As bodyworkers and massage therapists, we know that we need to GET bodywork to keep GIVING bodywork. But, what else do we need to do that...
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Amy Radford
- Oct 30, 2018
- 3 min
Where Does a Lumbar Bulging Disc Start?
Your back is really hurting, and the Doctor tells you that you have a bulging disc in your lower back. There is pain down your leg and...
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Amy Radford
- Oct 16, 2018
- 3 min
Do You Have a Pain in Your Neck?
We have a treat for you in today’s blog post for Cervical Neck Pain! Included in this post are 3 short hands-on videos from our series...
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Amy Radford
- Sep 9, 2018
- 6 min
Massage Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Cause and Effect
For my entire career, this is something I have been constantly trying to find. The illusive bridge; the real answers to healing that...
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Amy Radford
- Jul 24, 2018
- 6 min
Saving Your Hands: Amy’s Massage Therapy Do’s and Dont’s
In January of this year, after 25 years of working at a massage table, I was forced to retire. I had surgery on my left thumb (ouch)...
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Amy Radford
- Jul 17, 2018
- 4 min
The Secret to Pain Patterns and Solutions Bodywork
When I graduated from massage school in 1993, and it was reinforced into my brain that you made sure you avoided the scapula, spinous...
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Amy Radford
- Jul 16, 2017
- 2 min
The 3 Causes of Being “Mentally Stuck” in Your Massage Therapy Business
Other times you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning and face your “must-do” list. It becomes a HUGE mental chore to just motivate...
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Amy Radford
- Jul 9, 2017
- 2 min
Self HELP!! 1 NEW Technique to Prevent Wrist, Shoulder, and Neck Pain for the Massage Therapists
Any person who has a hand-intensive job: massage therapist, hairstylist, nail technician, contractor, mechanic, secretary, computer...
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Amy Radford
- Jul 2, 2017
- 3 min
Isnt a Headache just a Headache?
When your client says they have a headache, how do you figure out what to do with it? Aren’t all headaches just the same thing in a...
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Amy Radford
- Jun 25, 2017
- 4 min
Why Massage Therapists Feel They Can’t Raise Their Rates
How Do I Raise My Rates? You have been a therapist for 5 years and have worked very hard to create your clientele. Your schedule is full...
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Amy Radford
- May 14, 2017
- 3 min
2 Reasons Why “Old Techniques” Aren’t Working Anymore
Hi Everyone: This week we are going to be discussing a pretty unique topic. It’s about old techniques vs. new techniques. Now, I know...
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Amy Radford
- Mar 23, 2017
- 4 min
K.I.S.S. for Pain Managment Massage Therapy
This week I was reminded to “keep it simple sweetheart”. I teach and teach about only doing enough massage work to change pain 4 points...
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Amy Radford
- Feb 23, 2017
- 1 min
Is There Pain in Your Back? Do YOU Need a Solution?
Try this trick for mid back pain!
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Amy Radford
- Feb 14, 2017
- 10 min
Migraine: The End Result of a “Perfect Storm”
I look at migraines as a build-up of layers of actions, thoughts, behaviors, and consumption that you knowingly or unknowingly repeat at...
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Amy Radford
- Dec 9, 2016
- 1 min
Inflammation: The Significance of Energy Depletion
Inflammation: The Significance of Energy Depletion By Amy Bradley Radford Written Exclusively for Massage Magazine (click image below for...
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