Especially for runners
Are you ready for the 2019 New York City Marathon?
Each year, nearly two million spectators line the streets to watch more than 50,000 runners — from all 50 states and 129 countries — compete in the largest marathon in the world. Taking place this year on November 3, the NYC marathon has been run every year since 1970 (except in 2012, due to Hurricane Sandy) and is organized by New York Road Runners.
If you’re participating in the NYC Marathon this year — or in any marathon, half-marathon, or other race — make sure you’re planning now to bolster and nurture your body leading up to race day and taking steps to help your recovery afterwards.
CityTouch Licensed Massage Therapy offers therapeutic massage, sports massage, and reflexology to support you as you pursue your race day goals.
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New York Considers Alternative Treatment Bills
New York State Senate Floor
New York legislators are considering two identical bills, Assembly Bill 8256 (AB8256) and Senate Bill 5867 (SB5867), which require physicians, when appropriate, to refer or prescribe non-opioid treatment alternatives for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The bills state massage therapy as one of several alternative treatments that effectively treat pain conditions. Additionally, the bills require physicians to notify patients that insurance may not cover alternative treatments.
As one of the only massage therapy practices that is authorized to accept health insurance in New York City, CityTouch Licensed Massage Therapy supports these bills as they acknowledge that massage therapy is a safe and nonharmful solution for short-term and long-term pain ailments. The bills also elevate the legitimacy of massage as a valid health treatment option.
Take Action:
AB8256 appears to be the bill that will move forward in the legislature. It is currently on the floor of the Assembly for a vote. SB5867 is currently with the Senate Committee on Health.
If you would like to take action and indicate your support of the bills, we recommend you contact the following senators and assembly members sponsoring and considering the bills.
Senators:
Gustavo Rivera: grivera@nysenate.gov
Pete Harckham: harckham@nysenate.gov
Patrick Gallivan: gallivan@nysenate.gov
Assembly Members:
Richard Gottfried: gottfriedr@nyassembly.gov
Judy Griffin: griffinj@nyassembly.gov
Andrew Raia: raiaa@nyassembly.gov
In addition, we urge you to contact your assembly member and senator:
Find your Senator here.
Find your Assembly Member here.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage - benefits and contraindications.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage uses light, gentle pressure to stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce inflammation, and detox your system.
What is the lymphatic system? This is your body’s waste management system; it clears away bacteria, cell debris, excess water, proteins, and wastes from the connective tissue and returns it to the bloodstream for ultimate removal by the kidneys. As the lymphatic system has a slow rhythm with the capillaries located just under the skin, using light pressure is recommended to effectively move lymph fluid.
What conditions can benefit from manual lymph drainage?
Pre surgery: cleansing away wastes preparing the body for surgery.
Post surgery: 4 weeks post surgery with doctor’s approval, removing wastes and excess fluid away from the tissue helping to facilitate the healing process.
Acute injury to soft tissue where inflammation is present: helps to reduce inflammation.
Chronic pain or past injuries: helps to reduce pain and inflammation.
Neck, back, and shoulder pain: helps to decongest tissue and reduce pain.
Lymphedema: gently pumps lymph fluid from the tissue to be returned to the circulatory system, cleansed, and removed by the kidneys. *Reduction in lymphedema may be a slower process and may require multiple sessions.
Seasonal detox: it is beneficial for most people to have a manual lymph drainage session with the change of the season. Detoxes the body and relaxes the mind to start anew.
What conditions are contraindicated for manual lymph drainage?
Acute infections
Serious circulatory issues
Diabetes mellitus
Endocrine conditions
Epilepsy
Gastrointestinal conditions or inflammation
