by Bethany | Mar 14, 2012 | David Lauterstein, Deep Massage, Types of Massage
In the last months I’ve been intrigued by a little known muscle, the pyramidalis. This muscle lies anterior to rectus abdominis, and is contained within its sheath. Its action is to tense the the fascia of the ‘linea alba”, meaning “white...
by Bethany | Mar 14, 2012 | David Lauterstein, Deep Massage, Types of Massage
About a year and half ago I wrote about the process of writing The Deep Massage Book, which I’ve been doing, off and on, for a number of years. So here’s an update. I’m done with the writing and the commissioned illustrations from a fantastic local...
by Bethany | Mar 14, 2012 | David Lauterstein, Deep Massage, Types of Massage
Forward flexion of the torso – sitting or moving in hunched over position – is the most common postural distortion. Forward flexion may give rise to serious structural and energetic problems Leaning forward makes our back and neck work harder to keep us upright. It...
by Bethany | Mar 14, 2012 | David Lauterstein, Deep Massage, Types of Massage
We use our shoulders, arms and hands to take action. And, on the other hand, when we talk they are used expressively – they are parts of speech. We see also in writing and sign language an entirely linguistic use of shoulders, arms and hands. Massage itself...
by Bethany | Mar 14, 2012 | David Lauterstein, Deep Massage, Types of Massage
Ten years ago Lippincott Publishers was interested in me doing a book on the method of Deep Massage I teach. However the further we got the more they wanted me to write case studies, tone down the poetic language, and make it more textbook-y. That’s not my...
by Bethany | Mar 14, 2012 | David Lauterstein, Deep Massage, Types of Massage
What Is the Difference Between Deep Massage and Deep Tissue? By David Lauterstein Massage therapists performing Deep Massage generally work without lubricant (unless there is a painful feeling of stretching the skin). Using lubricant causes the therapist to slip over...
