Resilience is fundamentally about the ability to adapt and function effectively within a changing environment. This concept is often discussed in the sports world, where resilience can impact performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Importantly, these same concepts of resilience can be applied to promote musculoskeletal health across the lifecourse.

With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive study of massage therapy research, I'm committed to creating resources that foster the professional development of massage therapists globally. Here is a useful reference when attempting to better understand the multidimensional benefits of massage therapy in alleviating pain and enhancing quality of life across a range of health issues.

We all experience physical discomfort, but the intuitive difference between soreness and pain is not always fully appreciated. Soreness is a type of physical discomfort different from pain in that it serves a purpose that may evoke a motivation to massage or stretch an area of the body. Pain, on the other hand, often leads to avoidance or  protective behaviors.

With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive study of massage therapy research, I'm committed to creating resources that foster the professional development of massage therapists globally. Here is a useful reference when attempting to better understand the multidimensional benefits of massage therapy in alleviating pain and enhancing quality of life across a range of health issues.