exercises, home remedies, injury prevention, massage therapy, self care
We have all been there. You leave your massage therapy appointment feeling like a brand-new person. Your shoulders are down where they belong, your lower back feels spacious, and that nagging tension headache is gone. But what comes next is key.
conditions, exercises, home remedies, injury prevention, massage therapy, self care
Many thanks to the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario for this great blog post: Back pain is common – up to 80% of Canadians will experience back pain at least once in their adult life. Despite how common it is a lot of misinformation exists about...
body mechanics, Q&A, self care
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...
home remedies, Q&A, self care
Q: Is it better to apply hot or cold when you have pain? A: This is a loaded question without an easy answer but, as a general rule, ice is best for acute injuries and inflammation and heat is best for sore muscles and stiffness. Here’s a look at a few common...