Plantar Fasciitis: What is it? Why does it happen? Why the hell does it hurt so much?
It seems to just appear one day. You wake up, step on the floor, and it feels like you stepped on a gazillion mini legos ALL ON YOUR HEEL! You limp around and look on the floor just to make sure you didn’t step on any legos. But there are none to be found. What […]
Life Lessons and Massage: A Holistic Approach to Wellness
Embarking on a journey of self-improvement often involves integrating valuable lessons learned in various aspects of life. And, I’ve learned a lot of lessons in my life! Some don’t really transfer to massage, but many of them do indeed transfer to the world of massage, getting a massage, and letting massage become a part of […]
TMJ Massage
Are you tired of the persistent pain in your jaw or the throbbing headaches that just won’t go away? Maybe you’ve noticed the uncomfortable popping or clicking sounds when you chew. If you’re nodding along, you might be dealing with TMJ—Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder. Guess what? A TMJ Massage could help ease your symptoms. […]
The Hip Flexors: Why do They Hate Me?
Everything was fine until that day it hurt to get out of bed. Maybe it hurts to climb into your SUV. It could be that it hurts to ride your bike these days. You’re minding your own business, living your life and then BAM! It’s like your muscles punish you for working IT or designing floor […]
Spark Joy with Geek Girl Massage Therapy
I don’t know about you, but I’ve already binged ALL of Marie Kondo’s tidying up show on Netflix. And, like so many others, I have already tackled my clothes, books, and kitchen stuff. This got me thinking though. What are 3 things about my Fort Worth massage practice that my clients really love? What sparks […]
How to Keep Tech Neck at Bay
This is the time of year when people start thinking of New Year’s Resolutions. A big resolution is always To Be Healthier and that usually includes exercising more. If your neck and shoulders are always in pain, it’s hard to start that exercise regimen. At Geek Girl Massage Therapy, I help people deal with Tech Neck […]
10 Ways to Relieve Low Back Pain in between Massages
So, you helped a friend move a heavy couch over the weekend and hurt your back. OUCH! You already get regular massages, but your next appointment isn’t for three more weeks. What are you supposed to do? Have no fear! I’m going to give you ten things you can do at home to help […]
Massage is Like Gourmet Pizza
Did you know that massage is kind of like gourmet pizza? Stay with me here and I’ll tell you why! There are times when you might massage your shoulders with a tennis ball, and that’s an okay thing to do sometimes. But, it’s kind of like nuking a Totino’s pizza. It sort of hits […]
Think Massage is Just for Special Occasions?
When I was in my 20s, I got a massage only when my aunt treated me to one, and it was always when my cousin from Florida came to visit. It was a special treat. But in my late 30s, something happened. I was getting older and muscle pain from repetitive motion and daily stress […]
