School is back in and Alberta is opened back up and now that everyone is returned back to work some of you may be suffering from elbow and wrist pain caused from overuse of the muscles, tendons and joints in general. This is called medial and lateral epicondylitis or in laymans terms “Tennis elbow” and […]
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Tension headaches
With the amount of stress we’re dealing with in todays times headaches, migraines and sinus headaches are a common issue and come in many shapes and sizes. The most common would come from stress and tension being built up in the shoulders, neck and jaw which causes an aching pain in the back of the […]
Sinus headaches
A sinus headache can be defined as inflammation of mucous membrane sinuses. The sinuses are air filled passages that continue throughout the nasal passages. With inflammation and swelling of the sinus mucosa the swollen membrane then blocks the passage creating a negative pressure and fills the sinus with mucous creating that stuffy feeling we all […]
Relieve pain, inflammation, and tension with therapeutic fire cupping
Fire cupping is a treatment used in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It is a great treatment to incorporate with massage therapy, acupuncture or done all on its own. Learn more about this treatment and its benefits.
Benefits of using aromatherapy and essential oils in your next relaxation massage
Aromatherapy oils or essential oils, have effects all over the body from increasing relaxation to boosting your mood. See why aromatherapy can be a game changer when included in your regular maintenance massages.
Massage therapy for Calgary combat sport athletes
Combat sports such as mixed martial arts, boxing or Brazilian jiu-jitsu are becoming increasingly popular activities in Calgary but can pose a multitude of hazards to your body. See what problems may arise and how massage therapy can help you recover.
5 benefits of deep tissue massage therapy
At Movement Performance & Health, one of our massage therapy specialties is deep tissue massage. Learn more about this massage technique including 5 benefits and what to expect during a deep tissue massage treatment.
What is the Graston Technique? 3 reasons why you should add it to your next massage therapy treatment
Did you know? Massage therapists can use specialized steel tools to help decrease pain, improve movement and speed up recovery time. Learn more about the Graston Technique and why it is beneficial to add to your next massage treatment.