Stretching is a very important key to maintaining a healthy body and reducing risk of injury, however many of us tend to forget to add it to our list of daily activities. Assisted Stretching is a great way to add stretching to your weekly or monthly self care routine...
Chinese medicine practitioners have been using therapeutic fire cupping for thousands of years to treat a wide range of health issues. It is designed to help the body reduce inflammation by using suction. Think of it like getting a massage in reverse, just...
Did you know that aside from physical benefits, massage therapy also provides numerous mental and emotional benefits? If you’re struggling with stress and anxiety, then taking time out to get a massage may be exactly what you need. Stress and anxiety are tough...
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a type of stretching often used by massage therapists and other health-care professionals to comfortably stretch clients’ muscles. PNF stretching was created by Dr. Herman Kabat, and Margaret Knott, PT. The 2...
Hydrotherapy is common practice in multidisciplinary clinics and in households. Have you ever used a heat pack on your sore neck after a long day of work? Or an ice pack on a sprained joint? You’ve practiced hydrotherapy! Massage therapists have used hydrotherapy for...
Whiplash is a common occurrence in car accidents, and typically effect the stabilizing muscles around the neck. This can cause long-term pain if left untreated. Symptoms often include pain and/or tenderness in the neck, upper back and shoulders, headaches, dizziness...
