10/29/2026
We often think of massage as something we schedule for maintenance, whether thatās managing tension, supporting recovery, or preventing pain before it starts. What we donāt talk about nearly enough is how valuable therapeutic massage can be in acute situations.
Today, one of our own came in to see Abi at the onset of a migraine. After years of trying everything from chiropractic care and dry needling to craniosacral therapy and just about every other recommendation out there, massage hadnāt really crossed their mind as an option for immediate relief. There was some natural hesitation because when youāre already in that much pain, the thought of someone applying pressure to an area thatās already sensitive can be intimidating and aversion like.
What made Abiās work today so impactful was how intentionally she approached it. She was assessing how the surrounding tissues were functioning, how they moved, where tension was being held, and how the body was responding to her touch. Every targeted touch was informed by what she was feeling and how the body was responding, allowing her to work with the tissue rather than forcing it. Itās such an incredible part of therapeutic massage that often goes overlooked, and a reminder of just how much clinical knowledge and intention goes into these types of things, because the wrong touch can have different outcomes.
