Ricky Prevatte Massage

08/26/2026

Ricky Prevatte, blind massage therapist @ blind accessible guitar tuner

08/22/2026

A lady brought her 20 year-old daughter in this week.
The Daughter had Post concussion syndrome and limes disease.
We administered six hours of treatment two hours each day.
We got rid of the dizziness, much of the headache and all the full body achiness.
The neat thing was I assessed I addressed then reassessed. But I did not palpate the legs until the last day of treatment. Then I reduced swelling in the knee and in both legs, enabled the patient to Dorsey flex and plantar flex.
This as well as hip flexors reduced a lot of edema from the limes .
We had already done abdominal work and opened lymphatic portals.
I only wish I had checked the legs and the knees sooner.
We changed the gate which reduced the major back pain. It was quite a good week for everybody concerned. s head to toe.
Major relief for the headaches and dizziness as well.
Happy child happy parent great week

08/13/2026

https://rickyprevattemassage.com/helping-people-with-parkinsons-reduce-pain-rigidity-and-movement-limitations/

At Ricky Prevatte Massage, our goal is not simply to give someone with Parkinson’s a massage. Our goal is to identify the muscular and movement problems that are making daily life more difficult and develop an individualized approach to help that person move and feel better. Ricky Prevatte has bee...

08/06/2026

Thanks you to all of our friends and neighbors for making us a neighborhood favorite!! We love, love, LOVE being a part of the Rock Hill Community!

07/24/2026

Parkinson’s disease.

Living with Parkinson’s disease presents unique challenges, and every person experiences those challenges differently. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with individuals living with Parkinson’s, and we’ve developed an individualized approach designed to help improve comfort, mobility, and confidence.

Many of our clients also participate in programs such as Rock Steady Boxing, where regular exercise and cardiovascular activity are encouraged. We’ve observed that staying active can play an important role in helping people maintain their quality of life.

At Ricky Prevatte Massage, our focus is on three primary goals:

✅ 1. Helping reduce pain
Every session begins with an assessment. We identify the areas causing discomfort, provide focused treatment, and continually reassess throughout the session so we can address your specific concerns.

✅ 2. Helping reduce stiffness and rigidity
Rigidity can make everyday movement more difficult. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all routine, each session is adapted to the individual’s abilities and comfort level. Some clients are most comfortable beginning treatment in a chair, while others benefit from working on our ADA-accessible treatment table. We meet you where you are and modify each session accordingly.

✅ 3. Helping improve movement, balance, and gait
Difficulty initiating movement, sometimes called “freezing” or a “sticky foot,” is a common challenge for many people with Parkinson’s. We use functional movement assessments and muscle testing to evaluate muscle activation and help support more coordinated movement and balance during treatment.

Every person with Parkinson’s is different. That’s why every treatment plan is personalized. Our goal is to help you move more comfortably, reduce pain and stiffness, and support your daily activities as part of your overall care plan.

If you or someone you love is living with Parkinson’s disease and is looking for a personalized, hands-on approach focused on comfort and mobility, we’d be honored to help.

Massage therapy is not a cure for Parkinson’s disease and should be used as part of a comprehensive care plan in consultation with your healthcare providers.

06/29/2026

06/29/2026

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04/14/2026

The Iliopsoas (often called “psoas”) — your deep hip flexor

The iliopsoas is actually two muscles working as one:
• Psoas major – runs from your lower spine (lumbar vertebrae)
• Iliacus – sits inside your pelvis
👉 They join together and attach to the top of your thigh bone (femur)

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🔑 What it does (and why it matters)

This muscle is your primary hip flexor, meaning it:
• Lifts your leg up (walking, climbing stairs)
• Helps you get into a car
• Lets you raise your leg to put on pants
• Stabilizes your spine and pelvis when you stand or move

👉 Every step you take depends on it firing correctly.

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⚠️ How it causes lower back pain

Because the psoas connects directly to your lumbar spine, it has a huge influence on your back.

When it becomes:
• Tight
• Shortened (from sitting a lot)
• Overworked or inflamed

…it can:

1. Pull your spine forward

This creates an excess arch (lordosis) in your lower back → compression → pain

2. Create constant tension on the lumbar discs

👉 Can contribute to disc irritation, sciatic symptoms, or chronic low back pain

3. Shut down glutes and core

When psoas is overactive, your body stops using:
• Glutes (hip stability)
• Deep core (spinal support)

👉 This imbalance leads to compensation and pain patterns

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🚗 Why it’s hard to lift your leg

If your iliopsoas is tight, weak, or inhibited:

You may notice:
• Struggling to lift your leg into your car
• Difficulty putting on pants standing up
• Feeling like your leg is “heavy” or won’t come up smoothly
• Pain in the front of the hip or deep in the low back

👉 That’s because the iliopsoas is the muscle responsible for initiating that lift

If it’s not working right:
• Other muscles try to compensate (hip flexor group, low back)
• Movement becomes painful, stiff, or weak

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🔥 Common signs your psoas is the problem
• Tightness deep in the front of the hip
• Lower back pain that doesn’t improve with basic massage
• Pain when standing up straight after sitting
• One side feels weaker when lifting your leg
• You feel better when slightly bent forward

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🧠 Why most treatments miss it

Most massage therapists:
• Don’t go deep enough
• Avoid the anterior hip/abdominal area
• Only treat the back (where the pain shows up)

👉 But the cause is often in the front (iliopsoas)

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💡 How it should be treated (what actually works)

Effective work usually includes:
• Targeted iliopsoas release (skilled, specific work)
• Active isolated stretching
• Muscle activation (to restore balance)
• Addressing hip + lumbar relationship

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Bottom line

The iliopsoas is one of the most important—and most overlooked—muscles in the body.

👉 If it’s tight or dysfunctional:
• Your lower back will suffer
• Your movement will feel restricted
• Simple things like getting dressed or in a car become difficult

04/09/2026

LOW BACK PAIN? SCIATICA? HERNIATED DISC?

If your back is tight… aching… or sending pain down your leg—
it’s time to fix the cause, not just mask it.

At Ricky Prevatte Massage, we use:
✔️ G5 percussion therapy
✔️ Muscle activation & pin-and-stretch
✔️ Cupping & scraping
✔️ Taping for lasting support

No upsells. No routine massage. Just results.

Feel relief. Move better. Get your life back.

📲 Call or Text 704-890-8225
👉 Say “BACK RELIEF”

⚠️ Limited appointments available this week—book now before they’re gone.

03/24/2026

Shin Splints Slowing Your Athlete Down? Read This.

Parents in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and York County — shin splints can quietly derail a season for soccer and baseball athletes.

Pain when running.
Pain when squatting.
Pain when kicking.

Most athletes try to “push through it”… and it only gets worse.

At Ricky Prevatte Massage, we don’t guess — we test.

Using specific muscle testing, we identify why the shin splints are happening in the first place — often coming from dysfunction in the foot, ankle, and hip within the kinetic chain.

Then we go to work using proven techniques:
✔ G5 percussion to stimulate and reduce inflammation
✔ Pin & stretch to restore muscle length and function
✔ Muscle activation to get muscles firing correctly
✔ Cupping & scraping to break up restrictions
✔ Sports taping for support and faster recovery

The goal?
Get your athlete back to running, squatting, and kicking with confidence — and performing at their highest level.

⚾⚽ Don’t let shin splints cost your athlete playing time… or opportunity.

📞 Call 704-890-8225 now to schedule and get your athlete back on track fast.