Shiatsu Bodyworks Blog 

How can shiatsu help relieve sciatica? Many sufferers endure this intense pain, often resorting to painkillers for relief—but do they truly help? Sciatica is debilitating, making it difficult to bend, lift, sit, or even walk. Today, I'll guide you through how shiatsu can aid in treating sciatica (and Plantar Fasciatis) from the perspective of Chinese medicine, exploring the practicality of shiatsu as an advanced acupressure therapy and explain why it is so effective for l

There’s a very special "fifth season" – Late Summer. It’s a short, transitional time between the height of summer and the start of autumn, but it plays a powerful role in how our bodies and minds feel. In TCM, this period is associated with the Earth element, and with the organs of the Spleen and Stomach and is represented as a golden yellow! It is also where gut health begins and you can nip issues in the bud if you start with supporting your gut health with Shiatsu!

If you're dealing with persistent back tension or pain, you're likely considering a range of options—maybe you've tried massage therapy, or perhaps you've heard of Shiatsu, a traditional Japanese bodywork technique. But what's the difference between the two, and which is more effective for relieving back pain? Shiatsu vs Massage: Which Is Better for Back Tension? Let’s break it down.

Knees serve as the crucial link between ankles and hips, involving your back muscles, calves, hip flexors, hamstrings, and the inflexible IT band. For women, there's also the pelvic floor and groin muscles, not to mention the bottom clenchers; all these factors impact your knees. This month, my blog is titled Can Shiatsu help my knee pain? I will explore some of the ways your knees become painful when the knee joint itself isn't the cause.

Get ready to ignite your spirit with the vibrant Fire element! Fire energy can sometimes go overboard, bursting out of control and wreaking havoc on your health. In today's shiatsu blog, we're diving into how to master your fire energy during the sizzling summer!

Fascia is fascinating, and it's sorely overlooked in how your body works in western medicine; but the science is catching up. Holistically though we support your fascia and you feel the relief. Is dry fascia the cause of your of your aches? Let's find out!

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From my Chinese medicine back ground we’re slightly obsessed about the liver and all things associated. As I write this blog at the start of Spring this is THE time of the year to help your liver cleanse. Your Liver is a fantastic filter; there isn’t anything so complex in our mechanical lives. The liver organ is responsible for over 500 vital functions in your body daily including pivotal ones such as hormone metabolism, blood sugar regulation, fat conversion, energy level

Do you have pain that you just put up with every day? Do you have pain that you dismiss as: it's just the way things are? Do you have...

We’re not that far removed from our furry friends who want to curl up and sleep through the winter time it’s just we now live lives that...