Debbie Dugan, Author at Via Medical Massage in Lincoln & Omaha, NE

Sleep

Sleep Awareness Week: What Daylight Saving Time Does to Your Body

National Sleep Awareness Week pairs with the “spring forward” for daylight saving time. That one-hour shift may not sound dramatic, but your nervous system strongly…

Debbie DuganMarch 1, 2026

Medical Massage

Hot or Cold for Sore Muscles? We Get Asked This All the Time

“Should I use heat or ice for muscle pain?” We hear this question constantly at Via Medical Massage. Whether someone just finished a tough workout,…

Debbie DuganFebruary 24, 2026

Health and Wellness

9 Benefits of Massage in Colder Nebraska Winter Months

Nebraska winters have personality; that’s why the colder months are some of the best times of year to get a massage. One day it’s crisp…

Debbie DuganJanuary 29, 2026

Health and Wellness

Can You Get a Massage When You’re Sick? When It’s Okay and When It’s Not

Getting sick has a way of making everything feel worse, including tight muscles, headaches, and that heavy, run-down feeling. So it’s normal to wonder if…

Debbie DuganJanuary 1, 2026

toe separators in a soft gel on a woman's foot

Active Living Pain Management Uncategorized

Do Toe Separators Help with Chronic Pain & How Do They Work?

Most people ignore their feet until something feels tight, numb, or achy enough to stop them in their tracks. Long days on hard floors, narrow…

Debbie DuganDecember 4, 2025

Health and Wellness

Massaging Your Organs?! Why A Visceral Massage Might Be Just What You Need!

Visceral massage sounds a little dramatic at first. Most people picture a scene from a medical show. In reality, it is a gentle and highly…

Debbie DuganNovember 23, 2025

Medical Massage

Deep Tissue vs. Trigger Point Massage Techniques: What’s the Difference and Which Is Best for You?

If you have ever booked a therapeutic massage, you have probably seen “deep tissue” and “trigger point therapy” listed as options. They sound similar, and…

Debbie DuganNovember 23, 2025

Health and Wellness

Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Relaxation, Recovery, and Self-Care

If you’re looking for gifts that feel good to give and receive, you’ll find them right inside Via Medical Massage this holiday season. Our team…

Debbie DuganNovember 12, 2025

lymphatic vs glymphatic system comparison

Medical Massage

Lymphatic vs Glymphatic System: How They Work Together for Recovery and Healing

At first, it looks like a typo: glymphatic system. After years of lymphatic drainage getting attention, the glymphatic system is starting to show up in…

Debbie DuganNovember 3, 2025

A headache massage at Via Medical Massage in Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska

Medical Massage Sleep

A Guide to the Glymphatic System: How the Brain Clears Waste While You Sleep

I’ve been hearing more people ask about the glymphatic system lately, and the first reaction is usually “Is that spelled right?” Yes, it is. It’s…

Debbie DuganNovember 3, 2025