Medical Massage Archives – Via Medical Massage in Lincoln & Omaha, NE

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

Back pain hero photo for muscle and nerve pain

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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

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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

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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

lymphatic vs glymphatic system comparison

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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

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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

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Disorders of the Lymphatic System: Signs It Isn’t Working Properly

The lymphatic system keeps your body balanced by clearing extra fluid, moving immune cells, and filtering out waste. When it runs smoothly, you hardly notice…

Debbie DuganSeptember 22, 2025

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What Comes Out of the Body During Lymphatic Drainage? Fact vs. Myth

If you’ve ever had a manual lymphatic drainage massage or thought about booking one, you may have heard claims about what “comes out” of the…

Debbie DuganSeptember 22, 2025

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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

Medical Massage Pain Management Pre and Post Surgery

Understanding Lymphedema vs Lipedema and How Massage Helps

At first glance, lymphedema and lipedema might look like the same problem. Swollen legs. Tight skin. General discomfort. They’re not the same, though, and knowing…

Debbie DuganJuly 15, 2025