06/18/2026
🚨 Public Service Announcement from your friendly neighborhood massage therapist... 🚨
When you get injured like I did this week, the answer is NOT to "push through it."
I know. I know. We're all guilty of it.
But when your body throws up a giant red warning flag, the best thing you can do is be QUICK, CONSISTENT, and INTENTIONAL about your recovery.
The first day was BRUTAL. 😅
One innocent little yawn and suddenly my neck locked up, my shoulder decided to join the rebellion, and I could barely move. Lightning bolts of pain were shooting through my neck and arm, and my body was making it very clear that it was done negotiating.
Thankfully, I got myself over to Fairway Chiropractic and Dr. Ross got right to work. Two full-spine adjustments on day one, another adjustment the next day, lots of ice, lots of massage, lots of breathing, and LOTS of slow stretching.
Shoutout to my trusty vibrating massage ball too. 😂 Sometimes being a massage therapist means becoming your own patient when nobody else is available!
The second morning was much better, but wow... I was stiff as a board.
One thing I learned? My neck is actually TOO straight. Perfectly straight. Which sounds like it should be a good thing... but apparently not. 😅
I've been using cervical supports whenever I rest to help rebuild the natural curve in my neck, and it made me realize something important:
👉 Every chair you sit in is either helping you or hurting you.
👉 Every hour of poor posture adds up.
👉 Every little daily habit matters more than we think.
I didn't realize how many of my favorite chairs were constantly pushing my head forward and contributing to the problem.
So here's my unsolicited wisdom for the day:
Take a look at how you're treating your body on a regular basis. Check your posture. Evaluate your workstation. Pay attention to how you sit while scrolling your phone. Prevention is always easier than recovery.
I'm incredibly blessed that I was able to step back, focus on healing, and get the care I needed right away. Not everyone has the ability to recover as quickly, which makes prevention even more important.
The good news?
✨ I'M BACK! ✨
A little wiser.
A little more humble.
A little more aware of my own posture.
And ready to get back to doing what I love most: helping others feel their best.
Thank you to everyone who checked on me, sent kind messages, and gave me the space to heal. You all are truly wonderful people, and I am honored to be of service to this community.
Now let's get back to healing! 💪❤️
