Teddy Steuben – Masseur

A client of mine who teaches kinesiology at UCLA turned me on to an author who’s book “PAIN FREE” has some astonishingly simple, yet VERY VERY EFFECTIVE EXERCISES, which he calls e-cises.

I have been diagnosed with torn cartilage (my meniscus) in my knees, and sometimes it gets pretty painful. So I initially did this self-examination of the knees that he takes you through in the book. To my amazement, my knees point inward (not forward, which is the correct position).

Well, I did the recommended e-cises for my knee for a couple of days and it really helped.

A week or so later I had some stiff sciatic pain and spasms in my glutes, did the e-cises for that and the problem went away. I would highly recommend this book if you have FOOT, KNEE, SCIATIC, HIP, LOW BACK OR SHOULDER PROBLEMS. I’ve ordered several copies of the book for my clients.

Last week I finally got an appointment with an ear-nose and throat doctor after two weeks of agonizing pain and two rounds of antibiotics for an ear infection.

After checking my ears and telling my doctor how it hurt when i chewed, she laughed. She said there was nothing wrong with my ears, that I had TMJ Dysfunction. I had to laugh too, as I treat many clients for this and didn’t recognize this problem with myself.

I massaged my jaw and shoulder that evening and the pain went away and didn’t return.

If you have this problem and see me, I will show you how you can massage your own jaw, including inside your mouth.

One easy thing to do, its so simple: pull your hair behind and above your ear. That can do wonders sometimes.

He will probably give you a prescription for physical therapy, which can be an integral aspect of your recovery.

Personally and professionally i would recommend neuromuscular therapy and/or tui-na massage. I see quick results from both of these techniques. Which form of therapy I would recommend depends upon the severity of the pain and spasms.

Usually within 3 or 4 treatments a good deal of improvement can be expected, although sometimes up to a dozen treatments are recommended.

I will often incorporate both of these techniques, melding the two for optimum results, and the least amount of discomfort.

I’ve had several clients with migraines lately. A lot of different things can cause migraines, stress is the most common.

There are a couple of spots at the base of the skull, top of the neck, that can do a lot for releasing tension.

Although oftentimes some of the neck and shoulder muscles can be tight, causing strain to the base of the skull, complicating the situation.

I can usually alleviate most of the pain within 20 minutes and it will stay away at least for a few days if not permanently.

#1  Stop working out for a while, the muscles need a rest.

#2 Walk, but don’t overdo it.

#3 If it’s been more than a couple of days, a warm Epsom salt bath will usually help.

#4 Strong whirlpool jets on affected area

#5 See me: I can usually get you some relief right away, got a very good track record.

I have a client that went through a massive operation fusing about 5 or 6 discs in his neck.

Only last year after I wrenched my neck in a fall did I realize how tight and painful the muscles in the neck can be.

I had worked very deeply, and yet very precisely on this client before, but never realized the level of pain from such tension.

I have worked with many clients who have been to orthopedists and physical therapists.

In most all cases, my clients have noticed improvement in mobility and a decrease in pain right away.

After several treatments the pain is substantially reduced. Usually, my clients never miss a day of work.