NEW! COUPLES MASSAGE
Must Call to Schedule – Monday thru Friday ONLY
MASSAGE
Not sure what kind of massage would benefit you today? Kristy will guide you based on your health challenge or desire for a relaxing experience.
INFRARED BLANKET
The system has three “independent heating zones” for the upper body, waist and lower body to tailor the session and it offers a general sense of convenience.
GIFT CARDS
Not sure what to get your Mom? Your pregnant wife? Husband with back pain? Give the gift a wellness and happiness with a gift certificate from Just Kneaded Massage.
APPOINTMENT HOURS
Must schedule appointment, no drop-ins
Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 6pm
Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: By Appointment Only
Couples: By Appointment Only
(Mon – Fri)
🔈 QUADRATUS LUMBORUM - ANATOMY, FUNCTION AND RELEASE EXERCISE
QL ANATOMY
The Quadratus Lumborum Muscle which is present in the posterior abdominal wall situated deep inside the abdomen. This muscle is present dorsally to the iliopsoas muscle. This muscle courses from the iliac crest and attaches itself to the 12th rib and the transverse processes of 1st to 4th lumbar vertebrae. The quadratus lumborum muscle is rectangular in shape. The muscle gets its blood supply from the subcostal nerve and branches of the lumbar plexus. The quadratus lumborum muscle lies quite close to many vital organs of the body in the abdomen like the kidneys and colon.
QL FUNCTION
The main function of the quadratus lumborum is to provide stability to the body along with movement of the spine and pelvis. Since this muscle is used frequently day in and day out hence it is prone to strains and injuries resulting in quadratus lumborum pain. Certain activities like repetitive heavy lifting, sporting activities like rowing, golfing can strain the quadratus lumborum muscle. Treatment for quadratus lumborum strain is conservative with a period of rest along with using hot and cold therapy and back brace.
QL MUSCLE RELEASE
1. Position
Lie on your back and place a firm massage ball under your QL muscle, which you will find in-between the top of your pelvis and your bottom rib, off to each side of your spine.
2. Action:
Bring the knee on the same side as the ball up towards your chest, which puts pressure on the ball. Once you feel like you have the right spot (you will feel it!), holding onto your knee you can either:
❄ Rock your knee out to the side and then in again and repeat, OR
❄ Repeatedly bend your knee up and down towards your chest.
Slowly and gently work into it for 1-2 minutes on each side and feel free to move the ball up or down slightly to get the right spots.
🔈 NECK, SHOULDER & BACK PAIN AS A RESULT OF CARRYING YOUR HANDBAG ON ONE SHOULDER
❄ WHY SHOULDN'T YOU CARRY YOUR HANDBAG THIS WAY?
Many women carry their handbags on one shoulder, and they tend to favor the dominant, stronger, or non-injured one. Even if the bag is empty and very light, the natural slope of the shoulder means they are going to have to elevate the scapula/shoulder girdle with contraction of the upper shoulders and neck to prevent the bag from sliding off. This isometric contraction overuses and abuses the muscles of the neck. If the bag is heavy, it's even worse because a more powerful muscular contraction is needed, and the strap of the bag digs into the musculature of the shoulder, causing direct physical irritation and cutting off local blood circulation.
❄ WHERE DOES THE PAIN COME FROM?
Due to your body’s efforts to redistribute the extra weight, your muscles tense more and as such become stiff. The trapezius muscle and the muscles that go from your shoulder to the base of your neck, which sits on top of your shoulders, may spasm and therefore tighten, resulting in a lot of stiffness in the upper back, shoulder area and neck. This may lead to pain when turning your head and the development of arthritis in the lower neck. Some may even develop tension headaches from constantly carrying heavy handbags. As the muscles in your shoulder and neck area spasm, it can result in pain from the back of your skull that radiates around to the front.
❄ ADVICE
It's better to either wear the bag across the body or to use a backpack.
ABOUT US
Because our daily lives are typically filled with things to do, people to see and jobs that need attending to, Just Kneaded Massage aims to give you that much-needed chance to step back from the chaos in your life. Think of us as your oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Here at Just Kneaded Massage, you can indulge from head-to-toe with variety of massage. We know that the better you feel on the inside, the more confident and happy you’ll feel overall!