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Get to know the MELT Method: Bodywork to reduce stress, improve connective tissue, and find pain relief.
For those new to or not familiar with the practice, bodywork is a form of alternative medicine to improve the mind-body connection. Bodywork techniques can range from energy work and yoga to manual therapy performed by physical therapists. I think of the mind-body connection as being in tune to how you physically feel. For me,…
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The benefits of cupping therapy for connective tissue and c-section recovery.
I first learned about cupping therapy from my physical therapist after my c-section. With my doctors’ approval, I had looked into massage to re-mobilize my scar tissue and bring back sensation to my lower abdomen. You can obviously do this yourself at home, but I figured I’d leave it to the professionals. I won’t lie.…