Cupping: When Massage Meets Vacuum
In recent years, cupping therapy has gained significant attention as a complementary modality in rehabilitation, garnering interest from practitioners and patients alike. This ancient therapeutic technique, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has experienced a notable resurgence and is now widely utilized by rehabilitation professionals, including massage therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and physiotherapists. This […]
Feet Don’t Fail Me Now: Top Tips for Workers Who Stand for Hours
People who stand for long periods during their workday are at risk for musculoskeletal conditions related to prolonged standing. For those already suffering from conditions like sciatica, arthritis, or existing injuries, extended standing can further aggravate these issues. “Static standing” refers to standing in one place for 2-4 hours a day without much movement. This […]
Home Sweet Rehab: Why Does My Massage Therapist Give Exercises To Do At Home?
The answer is simple – to help you recover and get better sooner so that you can participate fully in your life after any injury, surgery or decreased mobility. The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined rehabilitation as “a set of interventions designed to optimize functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions, in […]
Stride to Glide: How Massage Therapy Can Keep Runners on Track
Massage therapy has emerged as a popular recovery modality among runners. Rightly so, massage therapy provides a powerful tool that helps runners and athletes reduce recovery time after a run or track meet, minimize injury, and improve body movement fluidity. Massage therapy before an event also helps to improve circulation, increase range of motion, and […]
To Deep Tissue Massage Or Not Too Deep?
Upon entering the massage therapy field a few years back, I encountered a puzzling term both in advertising and from clients: “deep tissue.” Never during my education, had I encountered this term. Initially, I dismissed it as merely a marketing gimmick, interpreting it as simply a directive to “push harder”. However, over time, I’ve come […]
From Crescendo to “Rest”: The Symphony of Sports Massage for Musicians
Sports Massage is not just for athletes. Musicians can benefit from it, too! Sports Massage tailored towards musicians can reduce the effects of the physical demands placed on their body due to strain and fatigue from repetitive movements and postural stress resulting from extended practice hours. Sports massage as a therapeutic modality is adept at […]
Get Your ‘Head’ in the Clouds with an Indian Head Massage
It’s a universal “Yes!” when you ask anyone if they feel better after enjoying a scalp, head, and shoulder massage. Head massages from a trained practitioner are unrivaled when it comes to relaxation. Is it just in our head or does kneading, stroking, and circling this part of the body surrounding the brain really elicit […]
Train, SLEEP, Repeat: A Wake-Up Call For Building Muscles!
We bulk up working out in the gym, right? Right? Wrong! We do it in our sleep!! Sound incredulous? Well, read on… During workouts, muscles undergo stress and damage. Training, weightlifting, running, cycling etc. can cause wear and tear on the soft tissue. However, it’s during sleep that your body engages in the repair and […]
It’s a Stretch, But We Love It: The Joys of Stretch Therapy
For a long time, the fitness community has focused on training harder, pushing more weight, higher-intensity workouts, and running faster and further—but the tide is turning. People are starting to realize that if they want to keep doing their favorite workouts, they need to take their recovery and longevity seriously. That’s where stretch therapy comes […]
Tight Muscles And Massage Therapy
When clients seek massage therapy, they often describe is that their muscles feel tight, stiff, cramped, or painful. These discomforts can have a significant impact on our overall well-being. Massage therapy targets specific muscle groups that cause pain and tightness, using various therapeutic techniques that apply pressure to improve blood flow and alleviate sore tissues.Muscle […]
