by Dr. Marva Cooksey | Oct 29, 2026 | Massage Therapy
Clinical vs. Deep Tissue Massage: Which Is Right for You? Your back is tight. Your shoulders ache. Your muscles feel overworked. But which massage should you book? At Next Man Up in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, we understand that not every body needs the...
by Dr. Marva Cooksey | Aug 21, 2026 | Men's Health, Muscle relaxant, muscle spasm, pain relief
Muscle Spasm Relief: Is Medication Always the First Answer? When a muscle suddenly tightens, locks up, or becomes painful, many people immediately think about taking a muscle relaxant. However, muscle spasm relief does not always have to begin with medication. Muscle...
by Dr. Marva Cooksey | Aug 17, 2026 | Massage, Men's Health, Muscle relaxant
Do Muscle Relaxers Actually Relax the Muscle? How Medication Compares With Massage Therapy As both a pharmacist and clinical massage therapist, I have had the opportunity to understand muscle pain and muscle relaxants from two very different perspectives: pharmacology...
by Dr. Marva Cooksey | Jul 13, 2026 | Massage, Men's Health
You rest for a day. You stretch. You take something for the discomfort. Eventually, the pain eases enough for you to return to your normal routine. Then, a few days later, it comes back. For many men, this cycle becomes normal. They keep working, driving, lifting,...
by Dr. Marva Cooksey | Jul 8, 2026 | Massage, Men's Health
Men’s Spa Chicago: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Men’s Spa Part One of the Next Man Up Men’s Wellness Series Looking for the Right Men’s Spa in Chicago? Start With What Matters Most. Searching for a men’s spa Chicago offers...
