Monthly Archives: April 2018

April is known for three things: spring holidays, spring showers, and tax season! If your finances have you stressed out this year, you are not alone—69% of Americans report stress about finances. So what can you do to manage this stress? At Essential Massage Therapy in New Jersey, we know lots of ways to handle stress, so we’re sharing our favorites with you!

1. Get your needs met. In addition to the things you must handle throughout the day with work and family, your body has some pretty demanding biological needs. You need to get sleep, nutrition, and exercise, or your […]

If you keep up with health news, you know that sitting is one of the worst things that you can do for your health. In fact, many of our loyal visitors at Essential Massage Therapy in New Jersey complain about the aches and pains in their bodies after sitting at an office desk for long hours each day. But did you know that sitting can affect your massage as well? Read on to find out how!

1. Declining reflexes and feedback. Some studies show that a sedentary lifestyle, marked by plenty of sitting and little activity, can cause pretty much every […]

If you are a new mother, or if you know someone who has recently brought new life into the world, you are probably familiar with many of the challenges that new mothers face after delivery. The toll this takes on your body and mind can cause fatigue, stress, and may take away some of the joy of the process—but new research shows that massage can help!

The Study

Researchers in Japan worked with 29 mothers who had given birth and were recovering in the hospital; most mothers were in their early thirties. The mothers were given a single, 20-minute hand and arm […]