Notes on bodywork & recovery
Practical guidance on movement, recovery, and what to expect — written from the table.
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July 31, 2026
Sports massage benefits: what the science actually supports
Less soreness, freer movement, problems caught early, and a real nervous-system downshift — the benefits with evidence behind them, separated from the lactic-acid myths.
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July 31, 2026
Trigger point massage, explained: what those “knots” really are
What trigger points actually are, where the most common spots hide, how long to hold pressure, how to know when one releases, and what the evidence honestly shows — from a licensed massage therapist.
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July 18, 2026
Cupping therapy benefits: what it actually does (and doesn’t)
The honest guide from a certified practitioner: how cupping works, the real benefits, what the marks mean and how long they last, what the evidence shows, and who should skip it.
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April 15, 2026
What is massage therapy? A clear, clinical guide
The complete, honest guide: what massage therapy actually is, how it works, the main types, what the science really shows, what a therapist does in a session, and how clinical bodywork differs from a spa massage.
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