by Chris Corrales | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog, Body Mechanics/Self-Help, Bodytalk Therapy, Bodywork, Chronic Diseases, Fitness Massage, Full Body Massage, General, Massage Therapist in San Ramon, California
Living with fibromyalgia means navigating a complex landscape of chronic widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and often, cognitive challenges known as “fibro fog.” It’s a condition that can significantly impact daily life, leaving...
by Chris Corrales | Mar 31, 2023 | Back Surgery, Body Mechanics/Self-Help, Bodywork
When someone tells me they’re considering back surgery My advice is: They should wait. 98% of the time if they learned and practiced the right things they wouldn’t need to consider such an invasive approach. It’s so painful and my MRI says I have a...
by Chris Corrales | Jan 5, 2022 | Body Mechanics/Self-Help, Bodywork, Ergonomics, Pain, Posture Specialist, Proper Body Alignment
Good Posture is a Problem The first time I heard that I needed to have good posture was in 11th grade. I was wrestling and doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu and in jiu-jitsu it was kind of a good thing that my chin was tucked, shoulders rounded forward. I actually felt pretty...
by Chris Corrales | Dec 20, 2021 | Bodywork
Do you have chronic pain that just won’t go away? Are you looking for ways to get relief? If so, then bodywork might be the answer. Bodywork is a type of therapy that treats both the mind and the body by using hands-on techniques such as massage, manipulation of...
by Chris Corrales | Dec 20, 2021 | Bodywork
Bodywork can include anything from deep tissue massage to foam rolling. Massage has been shown in numerous studies to reduce pain and stress while increasing the range of motion. Foam rolling or other soft tissue work can help break up adhesions so that your muscles...
by Chris Corrales | Dec 20, 2021 | Bodywork
Bodywork and massage are similar in many ways, but they also have some differences. Bodywork is a form of therapy that focuses on physical tension and pain relief by manipulating the muscles. Massage has more to do with improving blood circulation and relaxation than...
