Posts Tagged ‘massage’
Four Ways to Make the Holiday Season Less Stressful
It’s already December, and the Holiday Season is here! Here are some tips to help you stay calm and centered this holiday season.
Read MoreStand Up! (Massage Therapy Awareness Week)
Some people compare sitting to smoking in terms of how it is for your health. It may not necessarily be that bad; however, it’s also not harmless.
Read MoreMassage proven to reduce inflammation
Studies out of McMaster University have proven that post-sports massage to reduce inflammation and promote healing as anti-inflamatory medications do, and boost your ability to recover from exercise. Read more here!
Read MoreSeated Calf Stretch
The strong muscles of the calf can be quite tight, especially after prolonged standing or walking, and for many athletes whose sport of choice involves running or jumping. To best stretch these muscles, grab a bolster or pillow and have a seat; start with both feet extended out in front of you with the pillow…
Read MoreStanding Calf Stretch
Tight calf muscles are prone to cramping: the dreaded “charlie horse” that wakes you up in the middle of the night or attacks as you move from sitting to standing. The large muscles in the back of the lower leg are the soleus and gastrocnemius, both of which attach into the Achilles tendon and run…
Read MoreBiceps Floss Stretch
This stretch targets the biceps muscles of the upper arm that bend the elbow and flex the arm forward at the shoulder joint. These strong muscles run alongside nerves that stem from the neck and run into the arm, and when tight or swollen, they can restrict the nerves and cause pain, weakness, or pins…
Read MoreRunner’s Lunge Hip Flexor Stretch
An absolute must for runners and lovers of high-heels. Stand with feet at hip width. While the leg you want to stretch stays in place, take a large step forward with the opposite leg, bending the knee so that it is directly above the ankle. Lower the back leg so the knee comes toward the…
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