Cope with stress Massage therapy can help to release endorphins in your body, helping you to feel revitalized and at ease. Several studies have found that patients have an increase in serotonin and oxytocin and a decrease in the stress hormone cortisol after a therapeutic massage. Increase range of motion and ease tension A professional…
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Adopting a healthier lifestyle is difficult. It can take weeks for your body to start craving nutritious foods instead of junk, and to actually want to exercise, instead of sit on the couch and binge Netflix shows. It’s overwhelming, but don’t worry. Big changes come from small tweaks. Focus on making little changes in your…
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See your doctor! Talk to your doctor about a referral to a physiotherapist, chiropractor or massage therapist. Either can be helpful with suggestions about some back-friendly stretches and activities or can physically evaluate and manipulate your back. Rest. According to current clinical practice guidelines, you can rest for a day or two while the pain…
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Most people experience episodes of back pain at some point in their life. While some make a trip to the doctor, others rest hoping the back pain will go away. However, performing certain exercises can also help alleviate back pain. Workouts help strengthen back muscles, loosen inflamed tissues, and improve circulation and mobility. Here are…
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Athletes like to win. No ifs, ands, or buts. They look for every tiny advantage they can to dominate the competition and ensure they’re one step ahead of the game. A big part of that involves taking care of your joints and making sure that your mobility leagues beyond your peers. In the vast majority…
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One-Off Treatments A one-off deep tissue, therapeutic or sports massage aims to alleviate any type of muscle stress you experience from a particular activity. A session, when executed within a few days of the pain occurring can really aid in relieving the stress that your muscles endured. Having regular massage treatments like this can also…
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Have you noticed that your skin doesn’t have the radiant glow it once did? Maybe you’re chalking it up to ageing, or perhaps just the colder weather taking its toll on your skin, but dull skin can tell a much deeper story about your overall health. Here are some reasons you may be losing your…
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We see it all over our television screens and on the internet: people crave that perfect body and will go to great lengths to achieve it. While the methods people have employed to reach these “fitness goals” are certainly varied, dieting has always been a key factor for many individuals to stay fit. With this…
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Exercise does not have to involve running on a treadmill for 3 hours. You don’t have to keep justifying skipping the workout while there are numerous ways you can get active, without even realizing you are exercising. If waking up at the crack of dawn to hit the gym isn’t your thing, here are some…
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An athlete at the top of their game is a different breed of human. They hate losing – and will do anything to perfect their craft. The nature of sports tends to lead to a lot of repetitive movements, a lot of which cause certain muscle groups to become tight. If these muscles aren’t released,…
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