All too often when the term biopsychosocial comes up, people think it’s out of the scope of Massage Therapists because we aren’t a psychologist. Well, you don’t have to be a psychologist to work this into your practice, and making this part of your practice is quite frankly a must. Fortunately, it’s broken down well for us in this article.

“The Biopsychosocial Model: What It Means For RMT’s” – Eric Purves

When patients hear they have a “bulged, or herniated disc” it immediately causes concern in regards to back pain. and the very thought of lifting anything heavy could strike fear into people. But, like so many other things in the body, when things are under load, the disc will adapt and get better.

“Why You Can And Should Lift Weights With A Herniated Disc” – Alex Kraszewski

Massage therapy is beginning to gain more acceptance within the medical community and in some cases is becoming a demand. Such is the case in some hospice care facilities as the public begins to demand massage become available for their loved ones.

“The Comfort Of Hospice Massage At Life’s End” – Bill Ward

Not sure what to listen to on your morning commute? Here’s a list of podcasts for massage therapists on various topics around rehab, business, education, and science.

“Podcasts For Massage Therapists” – Richard Lebert

Do you ever treat, or are worried about treating people with MS because you don’t have any training working on that condition? Well, you don’t really need extra training, just a better understanding of the condition and the knowledge that massage therapy can help.

“Multiple Sclerosis, Massage, And Me” – Sharon Livingstone

I would say as a profession, we are a compassionate group. However, it turns out compassion can be trained in your brain and can be enhanced with training and practice.

“Brain Can Be Trained In Compassion” – Alison DeShaw Rowe

This is a REALLY good article to share with your patients who are dealing with pain. All too often they are referred for imaging, which only increases pain when patients see the result. However, if we changed things and patients were educated about their pain properly, we would probably have better outcomes.

“Do You Know The Risks And Rewards Of Pain Treatments?” – Kal Fried

Communication matters, however, sometimes communication can be tough and sometimes we are left wondering if our communication was done the right way. If you feel like you’ve been in a situation like this before, you’re not alone, but it is something we can work on. 

“The Enemies Within” – Benjamin Stevens

As business owners, the way we present our business can make a massive difference in our success. This is a great article about what to look for and create when it comes to designing your logo.

“What Makes A Strong Logo For Your Massage Practice (With Examples)” – Michael Reynolds

We have written about imposter syndrome before and as this article shows, it’s not just an issue with people in manual therapy. One of the things that is a little surprising, is those who have imposter syndrome are quite often top performers. While this article is directed towards doctors, it provides some great advice for all of us who may be doubting our skills.

“Understanding And Dealing With Imposter Syndrome” – Jocelyn Lowinger