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

Incisional Drainage vs. Lymphatic Drainage: What Every Post-Op Patient Should Know

After liposuction, especially after a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), fluid drainage is normal and expected. Many patients experience it during the first several days of…

Debbie DuganSeptember 9, 2025

Active Living Health and Wellness

Should You Work Out Before a Massage or Exercise After to Get the Best Results?

One of the most common questions I hear is whether it’s better to do your workout before a massage or plan your exercise after massage.…

Debbie DuganSeptember 1, 2025

Medical Massage

Your Massage Guide for Via Med Massage | FAQs and FYIs

Booking a massage, especially if it’s your first time or you’re coming in for post-surgical or medical work, can come with a lot of questions.…

Debbie DuganAugust 11, 2025

Pain Management Pre and Post Surgery

Massage for Inflammation: What to Know and Where to Go

You might know how much massage can help muscles, but did you know that massage for inflammation can also help calm your immune response and…

Debbie DuganAugust 10, 2025

Pain Management

Can Massage Help Headaches? The Six Types of Massage Therapy to Reduce Pain

Whether your headaches range from disturbing to debilitating, there’s a headache massage therapy that can help. At Via Medical Massage, we offer headache massage therapy…

Debbie DuganAugust 4, 2025

Pain Management

The Headache Muscles: Locating the Point of Head Pain

When most people feel a headache coming on, the first instinct is usually to press the temples or grab the forehead. But the real culprits…

Debbie DuganAugust 4, 2025

Pre and Post Surgery

Post-Surgical Medical Massage: What It Is, Who Needs It, and How It Helps Heal

Recovering from surgery isn’t just about rest, medications, and follow-up appointments. It’s about helping your body heal as efficiently and comfortably as possible. That’s where…

Debbie DuganJuly 30, 2025

Health and Wellness

What Does Cupping Therapy Do and What Are the Benefits?

Cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years, but it was Michael Phelps in the 2016 Olympics that brought it mainstream. The signature purple…

Debbie DuganJuly 29, 2025

Health and Wellness Pre and Post Surgery

What Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage and How Can It Help You?

When people first hear the term “lymphatic drainage massage,” they often picture something clinical or overly complicated. I like to explain it in plain language.…

Debbie DuganJuly 28, 2025

Health and Wellness

Pediatric Massage Therapy: Massage Benefits for Kids from Infants to Teens

Pediatric massage, or massage for kids, is one of the most underrated ways to support a child’s health and development. It is not just a…

Debbie DuganJuly 25, 2025