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

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Dog Massage: From Anxiety to Arthritis, These Simple Steps Help Strengthen the Bond

Everyone knows that dogs love to be petted, but what about massage? Most dogs like massage, as is evident by wagging tails, wayward tongues, or…

Debbie DuganJune 17, 2026

Prenatal and Postpartum

How Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Can Help During Breastfeeding

Bringing home a new baby comes with plenty of joyful moments, but it can also come with some unexpected discomfort. As your body adjusts to…

Debbie DuganJune 15, 2026

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Health and Wellness

Try This Hip Stretching Routine at Home to Help Relieve Pain Throughout the Body

If you've ever stood up from a chair and felt like the Tin Man searching for his oil can, your hips might be trying to…

Debbie DuganJune 13, 2026

Pain Management

Hips Don’t Lie: How Hip Muscles Steer the Rest of the Body

You've probably experienced it before. Your lower back hurts, so you book a massage for your back. Or your shoulders are constantly tight, so you…

Debbie DuganJune 13, 2026

Medical Massage

Why Muscles Twitch During Massage (+ What It Means)

Most of us have been there. You're getting a massage, and your therapist is working on a tight spot or a knot. Suddenly, it feels…

Debbie DuganJune 13, 2026

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Pain Management

Understanding Why Muscles Get Crunchy and Explaining the Noise

Try a quick experiment. Slowly rotate your head in a circle. Don't force it. Just move naturally and pay attention to what you feel. Did…

Debbie DuganJune 13, 2026

Pain Management

That Shoulder Blade Knot (Probably) Isn’t Your Traps

Most of us have experienced that stubborn, nagging shoulder blade knot that refuses to go away, no matter how much stretching, foam rolling, or massage…

Debbie DuganJune 9, 2026

Health and Wellness

Do These Stretches Before a Massage to Maximize Results

I got the idea to write this article thanks to one of our clients. She makes stretching before a massage part of the routine, even…

Debbie DuganJune 8, 2026

Product Guide

11 Wellness Gifts Men Won’t Ask for But Will Definitely Use

When people think about wellness gifts, the conversation often focuses on women. But the men in our lives can benefit from a little extra support,…

Debbie DuganJune 4, 2026

Medical Massage

What Is Fascia? The Sticky, Stretchy Tissue Impacts How You Move and Feel

If you’ve ever had a massage, you’ve likely heard your therapist refer to the fascia in your body. Whether you didn’t want to ask or…

Debbie DuganMay 23, 2026