Why do we suffer from aches and pains? Muscle aches and pains are part of life. They usually affect the support structures that allow you to move about in daily life: bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Musculoskeletal pain can be caused by poor posture, repetitive motions, overuse, and just plain old wear and tear. We…
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Consider seeing a medical professional first and foremost. If you don’t have a diagnosis before you get treatment from a massage therapist, definitely see a family physician or sports doctor. Massage therapists cannot diagnose. Treating sports injuries early, however severe, is essential to prevent further damage to the injured site. If you’ve sustained a recent…
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Have you noticed little things slipping your mind lately? Maybe you forgot a few items at the grocery store, or completely blanked on why you just walked into the kitchen. Memory loss is a natural part of ageing, and you’re bound to experience it to some degree, but if you have a big presentation or…
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The word “fat” is often a source of stigma for many individuals, especially when it comes to food. People have become increasingly aware of how the amount of fat in the food we eat significantly affects our health and overall appearance. Because of this, some people tend to avoid them altogether. However, is it a…
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Getting an injury is no fun, especially, when it forces you to abandon your exercise routine. While most focus on the treatment and the healing process, taking a break from the training is sometimes worse than getting injured. However, regardless of the nature or extremity of the injury, it’s essential to take some time off…
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Foam rolling – or any sort of do-it-yourself tissue release – is a wonderful thing. We can treat a plethora of injuries and muscle imbalances in the comfort of our own homes, which is something that even top-level athletes of the 80’s couldn’t have imagined. But for all the benefits of foam rolling, there are…
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Massage therapy in a nutshell. Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues to enhance a person’s health and well-being. The process emphasizes better muscular-skeletal mobility over strength training. It is generally used for pain reduction, releasing tension, mood elevation and relaxation. A good massage therapist should be able to help you in…
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A hot cup of coffee can be a fantastic way to give you the energy and focus you need to finish your day. Unfortunately, it can also keep you up all night, leading to you needing even more caffeine to keep you awake the next day. It’s a vicious cycle. But how do you get…
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You take a look at yourself in the mirror and immediately whine about how you don’t like the way your body looks. You decide there and then to start on a diet – and take it seriously this time around. Then repeat the same routine the next day. Fast forward a couple of months, nothing…
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Unilateral exercises involve the use of a single leg or single arm in working out rather than using both concurrently as in bilateral training. Training both sides at once offers a lot of benefits but may also lead to injury as you may end up overtraining the dominant side. Unilateral training enables you to address…
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