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Recently, Elements Massage of Rockville Centre introduced cupping therapy as a brand new service. Most people know what cupping looks like (think of those red rings everyone was freaking out about on Michael Phelps’ body during the 2016 Summer Olympics), but they don’t know much else. Let’s break it down.

It’s usually recommended that you don’t immediately exercise after a massage. However, people often feel limber and spry after receiving bodywork, which makes them think they can head straight to the gym. In this blog, Elements of Rockville Centre discusses how long you should wait before engaging in physical activity.

Every so often, it’s fun to consider what our industry will look like a few years from now. From new modalities to a refreshed attitude towards the practice as a whole, here’s what we think the future of massage therapy might look like.

Whether you love the snow and cold weather or you’re eagerly awaiting the return of sunshine and warmth, there are plenty of reasons to get a massage this winter.

Elements Massage has revitalized its already best-in-class Wellness Program with a couple of fresh, new features. Now, the value of an Elements Massage membership is even better, and we’d like to share the reasons why.

The after effects of a good workout are not always pleasant. Fatigue and soreness can plague you for a few days following a particularly intense exercise session. However, a post-workout massage can speed up the recovery process.

One of the most common issues we hear about at Elements of Rockville Centre is lower back pain. Luckily, there are numerous massage techniques that can help relieve it.

Fibromyalgia can cause a wide range of issues, ranging from chronic pain to heightened feelings of anxiety. Fortunately, fibromyalgia massage can help you better manage these symptoms.

Temporomandibular joint pain, better known as TMJ pain, can be debilitating. Sometimes, it’s an issue that comes from chewing too much. Others times, it’s a chronic issue that requires a therapeutic approach for treatment. Here’s how TMJ massage can help.

Tight muscles, damaged tissue, carpal tunnel. These issues can seriously hinder your ability to carry out everyday functions like going to the store and sitting comfortably at your desk at work. Fortunately, myofascial release therapy can help.