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Shiatsu Bodyworks Blog


Shiatsu vs Massage: Which Is Better for Back Tension?
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.
Jul 29, 2025


Can shiatsu help my knee pain?
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.
Jul 3, 2025


Shiatsu blog: Master your fire energy during the sizzling summer!
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!
Jun 2, 2025


Shiatsu blog: Is dry fascia the cause of your aches?
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!
May 1, 2025


Shiatsu blog: How to gain your best health with these useful tools!
Before reaching that point lets delve into how to gain your best health with these tools!
Apr 1, 2025


Shiatsu blog: Live healthy love your liver!
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
Mar 10, 2025


Relieving chronic pain with shiatsu
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...
Feb 3, 2025


Shiatsu Blog: Relieve tiredness in the winter the natural way
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...
Jan 14, 2025


Shiatsu blog: Ways to avoid burnout this winter
I used to collapse when I got to every holiday I had during my old corporate career – terms like burnout just weren’t used then. If I’m...
Dec 11, 2024


Relieve physical stress symptoms and tension with shiatsu
I often ask clients if they think they are stressed? And quite often the answer is no . That’s okay because many years ago I would have...
Oct 10, 2024
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