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Drivers' Health Corner Shifting Your Gears To Better Health. Staying healthy on the road is difficult at best, as we all know. Discuss health issues concerning truckers. Trucker health news, alerts, and diet discussion board. Truckers' Wellness. Food talk as well here!

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Cybergal Truck Forum Supporter   Last Seen: 04.16.2009 05.42 AM Member Since: Oct 2008 Posts: 13,838 My Trucking Photos: 27 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked: 2,575 Times My Truckers Blog : 16

Massage: It's real medicine Massage: It's real medicine 3/9/07 Quote: Having your honey rub your back is sweet, but it's tough to compete with the hands of a pro. A good massage therapist can make you feel like a new person. And now research suggests massage can ease insomnia, boost immunity, prevent PMS, and more. Maybe that's why hospitals are making it a standard therapy. "All of our surgery patients are offered the treatment -- I call it 'service with a smile' -- and it's a mandatory weekly prescription I give myself," says Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., director of the Cardiovascular Institute at New York Presbyterian Hospital--Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a member of the board at LLuminari, a health-education company. Our advice: Enjoy your hands-on time with your sweetie, but set aside some time for a real massage, too. Here are some feel-good reasons: article continues

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luvmyhubby Trucker Forum STAFF   Last Seen: 8 Hours Ago 05.57 PM Member Since: Sep 2005 Location: Sidney MI Trucker? Trucker Wife Posts: 3,148 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 1,900 Thanked: 1,854 Times My Truckers Blog : 1

My sister is a massage therapist, and it really does work! Its not a relaxing massage like you would think, sometimes it can be kinda painful but once she is done putting your "zipper" back in line or making a muscle remember where it is supposed to be it feels GREAT! I also see a reflexologist once or twice a year for my feet and that makes me feel soooooo MUCH better..... __________________ LuvMyHubby

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Cybergal Truck Forum Supporter   Last Seen: 04.16.2009 05.42 AM Member Since: Oct 2008 Posts: 13,838 My Trucking Photos: 27 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked: 2,575 Times My Truckers Blog : 16

Quote: Originally Posted by luvmyhubby My sister is a massage therapist, and it really does work! Its not a relaxing massage like you would think, sometimes it can be kinda painful but once she is done putting your "zipper" back in line or making a muscle remember where it is supposed to be it feels GREAT! I also see a reflexologist once or twice a year for my feet and that makes me feel soooooo MUCH better..... I would love it! Hubby does my feet and legs and WOW! Iam in 7th Heaven!

^ Top   #4   12.22.2007

liltruck Medium Load Member   Last Seen: 12.19.2009 12.05 PM Member Since: Dec 2007 Location: Thinking about the Tahitian Islands............ Trucker? 1 Year Posts: 352 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked: 5 Times

Yes Theraputic Massage CAN and DOES..... Quote: Originally Posted by Cybergal Massage: It's real medicine 3/9/07 [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. My Goodness! I have serious injury scarring and still struggle daily w/ work and life in general if I let it get to me.........well I am not made of "Iron". Thru a friend (Personal Trainer/ Pro Body Builder & owner of a successful gym) I took her recommendation and went to this Therap/Mass............. Check for credentials and first impressions are the best....................My first session was an eye opener, a toxic tissue build-up , release valve tension and somewhat painful (in a good way, those muscles working) physically tiring and mentally exhausting feeling. I got up from the table had a craving for "Chili and a cinammon roll" (of course I did not eat those) I went home and layed down and rested. I had to take a muscle relaxer, because I knew what I was in store for. I drank 2 gallons of water and got up several times to pee, and woke up actually refreshed more Mentally. Slept the next evening very well and was sore from a workout from the massage. I had years of tension released from me and I feel "Spiritually Refreshed". I have another appt, in 2 weeks. I am getting my body ready for surgery (spine/lower back) ...........................I SINCERELY recommend all of you out there to have this kind of session done to yourself......................... Look for these Credentials < N.C.T.M.B.> deep tissue, swedish, triger point.............. Now if you have never had this done...........Tell your Therp/Mass person to back off on their application of strength in their hands, which will not leave your body area, always applying pressure..........this is not for the weak and non trusting soul if you feel you have no purpose. Take care of yourself, we are all on this EARTH for choices made. Someone out there loves you and always looks forward to seeing and being with you, give them YOUR BEST.........you will feel AWESOME!

^ Top   #5   12.22.2007

leannamarie "California Girl"   Last Seen: 11.24.2009 11.14 PM Member Since: May 2007 Location: Somewhere on the road Trucker? Trucker Wife Age: 36 Posts: 4,472 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 2,354 Thanked: 1,245 Times

Massage is so very important to both mental and physical well-being. I am glad that it is becoming more accepted. __________________ ~~Be the change that you wish to see in the world~~

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^ Top   #6   12.23.2007

misklys Bobtail Member   Last Seen: 12.24.2007 05.39 AM Member Since: Dec 2007 Location: Coffeyville, KS 620-251-6688 Trucker? No Posts: 2 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

[quote=Cybergal;147341]Massage: It's real medicine 3/9/07 Much thanks for all the kind words about the benefits of massage. The hard working men and women that drive the trucks that supply this country the goods we all rely on, face some of the greatest physical challenges. Long hours in one position, little time for exercise. Erratic sleep schedules. Although massage is not a cure all, it certainly can ease the stress and pain experienced by these very important people Thanks again, Misklys

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misklys Bobtail Member   Last Seen: 12.24.2007 05.39 AM Member Since: Dec 2007 Location: Coffeyville, KS 620-251-6688 Trucker? No Posts: 2 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

Contrary to popular belief. Contrary to popular belief, massage therapy does not need to be painful to be effective. Granted there are some modalities that are very painful, and some people actually prefer this, however there are also massage techniques that are designed to get the same effect, that are much more soothing and comfortable. There is a lot of information on the web describing the different types of massage and there effect. It doesn't have to hurt to be good. Thanks again, Misklys

^ Top   #8   12.23.2007

Truckerjo Road Train Member   Last Seen: 06.27.2009 10.04 AM Member Since: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Trucker? EX-5 Years Age: 36 Posts: 3,386 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 557 Thanked: 654 Times

If I could afford it I would have a "certified" massage therapist travel with me 24/7....

^ Top   #9   12.23.2007

notarps4me Professor of Mischief   Last Seen: 13 Hours Ago 12.53 PM Member Since: Jan 2007 Location: NASA HQ Trucker? No Answer Posts: 7,572 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 434 Thanked: 2,478 Times

I have never used one of these at a truck stop, but have heard drivers say that if you get someone that knows what they are doing that you can feel the difference for days. __________________ A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

^ Top   #10   12.23.2007

Cybergal Truck Forum Supporter   Last Seen: 04.16.2009 05.42 AM Member Since: Oct 2008 Posts: 13,838 My Trucking Photos: 27 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked: 2,575 Times My Truckers Blog : 16

Quote: Originally Posted by Truckerjo If I could afford it I would have a "certified" massage therapist travel with me 24/7.... I hear ya! Me toooooooo!

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