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Golfing
Golfing is an a great form of exercise because it includes walking, lifting and repetitive arm movements giving you the benefits of aerobic and strengthening exercise programs all at once. As with any exercise, however, it can also lead to strain or injury. Simple...
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow (aka Lateral Epicondylitis) is inflammation and pain on the outer part of the elbow.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common nerve entrapment for anyone who spends a lot of time working at a computer. It usually manifests as numbness or tingling in the thumb and fingers with weakness in the affected hand. The symptoms are caused by tight, overworked...
Pregnancy Aches & Pains
Q: Is there any way to minimize the aches and pains of pregnancy between massage treatments? A: Pregnancy produces some profound bodily changes in a very short space of time. Muscles and joints are having to continually adjust as the baby grows in order to move and...
Pillow Talk
Most of us are completely unaware of how important a good pillow is, not only to a good night's sleep but also to a pain-free day. When choosing a pillow you should consider the big picture of what your whole body is lying on, and whether you sleep on your side, back,...
Forward Head Posture
FHP can actually flatten the natural curvature of the neck leading to fatigue, tight muscles, TMJ (jaw) pain and headaches.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, which runs along the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes and supporting your arch. If the tension on the fascia...
Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that begins at the base of the spine, passes through the buttocks and continues down the back of the thigh and into the lower leg. This nerve can become compressed or inflamed. If this occurs, pain may be felt along the length of the nerve down the back of the leg. This pain is referred to as *sciatica*.
Heavy Shoes
The problem with heavy shoes comes with when and how you use them.
What to Wear
Q: I'm never sure how much to take off/leave on for a massage treatment. What's generally appropriate? A: It's really up to the individual how much clothing is removed. Most swedish massage techniques use oil or lotion so skin-on-skin contact is helpful. However, the...
Stuffy Nose
Q: Why does my nose always get stuffed up when I get a massage? A: Almost everybody gets congested when they are in the "face down" or prone position. This happens due to the location of your sinuses and their ducts which are located in the front of your face. As you...
Is Warming Up Really Necessary?
Warming up and cooling down are always recommended and for good reason…
Flat Feet
Flat feet or Pes Planus is a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches.
Scar Tissue
Adhesions (scar tissue) are dead fibrotic tissues that form mostly in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and joints. They occur as a result of injury, surgery or repetitive motion.
Calf Cramps
Q: Why do my calves cramp while I'm asleep and what can I do to prevent and/or deal with it? A: There are certain medical conditions that can predispose a person to leg cramps but for most, the causes are unclear. They tend to happen most when there is a fluid...