Are you one of the lucky ones looking forward to a much deserved holiday or extended travel? If you are, then congratulations and have an amazing trip! But if you are an individual who has a regular workout routine, chiropractor, or massage therapy treatments helping you to maintain your optimal...
Life stressing you out? With all the demands of today’s society, stress levels are on the rise. Research has shown that Massage Therapy may reduce stress hormones such as cortisol and increase good hormones like serotonin and dopamine. Lets look at what these hormones actually do: a) Cortisol, when constantly...
Research suggests that benefits of massage therapy, both physically and psychologically, post-surgically contributes immensely to the healing process (Adams, White and Beckett, 2010). Benefits of Massage Therapy Post Surgery or Injury Decreases o Pain o Blood Pressure o Heart Rate o Anxiety o Fatigue o Nausea o Depression Increases o...
Bicycling motion gets most of its power from the front thigh muscles (quads), combined with the seated position (hip flexion). As a result, bicyclists often experience tight hip flexors. If not maintained, this leads to a forward rotation of the hips which can cause other problems in the body structure such...
As a drummer for almost 20 years now, I have dealt with many different aches and injuries from the repetitive movements involved with practicing and performing. Playing any musical instrument at a competitive level can often cause strain and tension on the body, most commonly in the wrists and fingers....
Having healthy hips is a hard to come by luxury! But with how dependent we are on them as our center of gravity, it’s important to take the time to balance out the hips and all its components. I’ve put together a sequence of stretches and strengthening exercises that take...
Sitting at a desk for long hours can cause muscles in the neck and shoulders to become tense. Upper trapezius and levator scapulae are the two most common muscles that 'cramp' up or develop myofascial trigger points. Here is a quick stretch you can do while seated at your desk:...