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

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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

Health and Wellness

Craniosacral Therapy and Emotional Release Simply Explained

Most forms of massage therapy make pretty logical sense. Your muscles feel tight, so a massage helps release the tension. But what if massage was…

Debbie DuganMay 23, 2026

Active Living

Pre-Wedding Lymphatic Drainage: Your Ultimate Bridal Glow Guide

If you don’t have manual lymphatic drainage on your wedding checklist yet, that might change by the end of this article. Planning a wedding is…

Debbie DuganMay 15, 2026

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Medical Massage

Muscle Pain vs. Nerve Pain: How to Tell the Difference

Chronic pain can feel like it’s coming from a muscle, but more often than you might realize, it’s something that is literally getting on your…

Debbie DuganMay 9, 2026

Active Living Health and Wellness

Why Medical Massage Should be Part of a Weight Loss Program

Weight loss can absolutely improve how your body feels, but it’s not always as simple as the scale going down and everything else falling into…

Debbie DuganApril 26, 2026

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Active Living

Feel It Before the Forecast? How Weather Impacts Your Body

Some people check the weather app. Others just check their body. The weather impacts your body in ways you might know, and in some ways…

Debbie DuganApril 26, 2026