What is the Lymphatic System? The Lymphatic System is one of the most overlooked systems in the body, despite the fact it plays a central role in your overall health. Keeping your Lymphatic System in top shape is an important aspect in maintaining a healthy life. The Lymphatic System is a network of vessels that runs… continue reading »

Tags: De-toxification, Lymphatic Drainage, stress relief
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We’ve already discussed this topic, but because back pain affects about 8 out of 10 people, I reckon it’s worth another visit. One of the best preventative measures for back pain is to exercise regularly and keep your back and abdominal muscles strong. Here’s a few pointers: Always stretch before any strenuous physical activity.  In fact it’s a… continue reading »

Tags: back pain, psoas release
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Pregnancy changes a woman’s life. It’s a time of joy, because giving birth to new creation blesses most women with an immense sense of purpose and fulfillment.  To me, the birth of a child is another miracle of God.  Nevertheless, while most women enjoy the bright side of being pregnant, mere men must acknowledge that every… continue reading »

Tags: Pre Natal Massage, Pregnancy massage
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What are Trigger Points? Trigger points are areas in a muscle that are sore and react to direct pressure, and are there to tell us that all is not well in that area. There are two types of trigger points that include Active Trigger Points that cause muscular pain and cause “referred pain” to another area of… continue reading »

Tags: Aching muscles, massage, Trigger Points
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If you’ve been hunting around for a whiz bang gizmo to give you a “you beaut” massage, well you’re wasting your time. If you’ve been trying to find the best massage tool to relieve your tired body of its aches, pains and stress… forget it… give it a miss. All of those different massage balls, electric massager… continue reading »

Tags: back pain, Remedial and deep tissue massage
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What is Bursitis? Bursitis of the hip causes heaps of pain in the region.  A Bursa is a sac of Synovial Fluid that acts to reduce friction between surfaces, and this is where the problems originate.  The amount of fluid in the bursa increases and thickens, restricting movement and causing masses of inflammation. The major bursae… continue reading »

Tags: Frozen Hip, Trochanteric Bursitis
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For most of us we live in a world where all we do is stand, run, walk and lift…  our feet support us the whole time.  They’re stuffed and stifled in shoes and socks all day…  they have next to no circulation and no air contact. They provide support when we are standing, which can be… continue reading »

Tags: Foof Massage, Relaxation Massage
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Frozen Shoulders: If you’re reading this, chances are you are in pain and have probably already seen a doctor or therapist who hasn’t helped you much. You’ve probably even had injections… even surgery with little or no improvement! There is currently no evidence that conventional treatments including anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, physiotherapy and even surgery reduce the… continue reading »

Tags: frozen shoulder, muscle tear, rotator cuff
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I have seen so many instances of poor posture lately, so I want to touch on the subject again… because in Massage we often deal with the ill-effects and consequences of bad posture. When dealing with patients, as Therapists,we need to view the body as a whole. Our perspective should be modified to incorporate a complete… continue reading »

Tags: back pain, Posture
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Tight calf muscles is a common problem in athletes especially runners. The calf muscles are the Gastrocnemius muscle and the Soleus muscle. The big muscle at the back of the lower leg is called the Gastrocnemius.   It’s the muscle that’s visible from the outside of the body. Under it, and further down the leg is a… continue reading »

Tags: Calf Muscles, Lower leg pain
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