Bodywork Theory

Gut health is a key indicator in overall health and, as this study shows, may also be linked with the pain we feel. Our gut microbiome...

Ease and prevent low back pain by modifying how you bend to take advantage of your body's most stable movement mechanics.

Abdominal massage feels amazing and comes with a host of benefits - learn the details here!

As I have mentioned in previous posts, chronic pain - whether of the pelvis or another area of the body - is multidimensional and complex....

Our society is inundated with chronic disease and pain. I bet you can think of at least one person - if it isn’t yourself - who is...

Chronic Pelvic Pain. This term encompasses conditions ranging from endometriosis to painful sex (dysperonia), incontinence to...

In the last few months, I have seen a number is clients whose pain stems from trigger points. Lots of them. While it is common for...

If you've ever experienced pain that moves from one spot to another during bodywork, it can be tempting to think that something is going wrong. This article looks at why this phenomenon is actually a positive sign of healing.

Though it might feel like you need to spend an hour massaging that painful spot in your back/shoulder/neck/etc, this article discusses three reasons why your bodywork practitioner massages parts that may seem unrelated - and why it works to relieve pain!

Explore a list of health conditions and pain complaints that Arvigo Therapy® and other pelvic therapies can help relieve. This resource addresses general health concerns as well as those specific to female anatomy and to male anatomy.

Arvigo Therapy® can work wonders in relieving a wide range of conditions. Here are the likely mechanisms behind why this massage therapy can achieve such astounding results with so many different complaints.

Unsustainable, pain-causing movement patterns persist because they are unconsciously associated with past safety. Here's how massage and bodywork help your brain to update the map, creating new, sustainable, pain-free movement.

It is a myth that bloating, cramping, extreme fatigue and pain are normal parts of having a period. Here are 3 signs that your menstrual cycles is happy and healthy.

An example of how releasing tension in the pelvic floor can relieve asthma symptoms and other breathing issues and a discussions the mechanisms behind why it works.

Detailing how your connective tissue may be playing a more prominent role in your low back pain than your muscles and what to do to address it.

Summary of three studies looking at the effects of massage and other manual therapies on period pain (including pain from endometriosis) and sexual pain with penetration. The results: incredible!

Your uterus is an important organ central to your health. Learn about a common, overlooked and easily corrected issue to improve well-being.

If you've ever wondered what your massage therapist was feeling for during your sessions, here are 4 tissue qualities that tell them where your body needs attention.

Central Sensitization is the process by which our bodies learn to produce more pain with less stimulation. This article details some key points of the condition and how to reverse it.

Using pain as a therapeutic tool has some legitimate benefits. However, there are other ways that better center the bodymind's need for safety. Learn more here.