Entries by Walnut Creek Massage

Trigger Point Work

Do you have tension in your muscles that cause you pain when you move? Then you may be dealing with a trigger point. Loosen Up Bodywork in Walnut Creek, CA is here to help you better understand what these knots are and how to prevent them. Keep reading to learn how we can help you […]

What are the Benefits of Myofascial Release Massage?

At Loosen Up Bodywork, we provide sports and rehabilitative massage to help our clients achieve pain-free movement. One of the massage services that we offer is Myofascial release massage. Even though it is one of the most common forms of massage—and accessible in your own home—many people do not recognize the benefits of myofascial release […]

Why Lymphatic Drainage is Important while Traveling

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about your lymphatic system until it’s mentioned in a health class or on a medical show. And even then, you might only have a vague understanding of what the lymphatic system does. But the truth is, this network of vessels and nodes is essential to keeping […]

Find Muscle Pain Relief With Myofascial Release Massage

Do you suffer from muscle pain? If so, you may want to consider a Myofascial Release Massage from Loosen Up Bodywork in Danville, CA. Myofascial release is a type of massage that can help relieve pain and tension in the muscles. Our experienced massage therapists are passionate about natural healing and will listen to your […]

4 Ways Sports Performance Massages Can Improve Your Performance

As an athlete, it’s important to take care of your body, and specifically your muscles. Sports massages use several different techniques to give you personalized care. At Loosen Up Bodywork, we base your care off of your training, competition, and recovery schedules, giving you the best care possible. For those living in the San Ramon, […]

Post Cosmetic Lymphatic Reset

Now more than ever, taking care of your immunity is critical for making it through sickness and maintaining a healthy future. Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, hands-on technique done to maintain the body’s lymphatic system. Loosen Up Bodywork offers services to help you maintain the health and movement of your body so that you can […]

Single Sided Sports Recovery

With the French open in full swing, I thought it would be fun to give some tips on recovering from sports with some specific examples if you play tennis. Many sports require excessive single sided use without a good option for training to develop our non-dominant side.  Tennis is a perfect example. If your sport […]

Habits We Form

I’ve spent the first month of this new year thinking about habits. Sharing some wonderful conversations with a friend of mine who practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has taught me that the habits we form, both mentally and physically, are very similar and can be interconnected.  If we can understand the effects of the patterns […]