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Pain in the Back? Let’s look to the Front!

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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Pre Natal Massage

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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Trigger Points

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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Gadgets and Gizmos

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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Foot Massage

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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Therapeutic Massage

The word “massage” in English comes from way back. There’s a French meaning for the word that they took from the Arabic word, “massa” which comes from the same Latin word that means “mass or dough”. However, the oldest known origin of the English word “massage” comes from the Biblical Hebrew word “me-sakj” which means “to anoint… continue reading »

Tags: pain relief, Therapeutic Massage
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Massage for Relaxation

A Relaxation Massage is just that.  A massage precisely for the purposes of rest and relaxation. It’s not technique designed for therapeutic benefits or for dealing with pain or discomfort. As with any massage, the patient will remove most of their clothing and lie on a massage table, with some sort of drape over the body.… continue reading »

Tags: Aromatherapy, Relaxation Massage
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Mobility and Massage

Mobility is one thing we all take for granted until we lose it. When we can’t walk or stand because of feet or knee problems, we soon realise how much we take our limbs for granted in our day to day activities. Despite the fact that arthritis or injury like torn ligaments or tendons are common complaints… continue reading »

Tags: hip flexors, muscle pain, remedial massage
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Our big breathing muscle.

What gets air into and out of our lungs? You’ve probably never given it a thought, but the answer may seem as obvious as breathing in and out.  But except for those rare occasions when we consciously regulate our breathing pattern, we do not decide when to inhale and when to exhale.  And even when we… continue reading »

Tags: asthma. upper respiratory, breathing problems
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Back to Front Thinking

How many of you take your sport and exercise very seriously and have a regular fitness training regime? If so, do you also spend adequate time stretching the muscles you specifically exercise? The answer should be a definite “yes.” But whether you’re a fitness fanatic, an armchair sportsman, or if normal day to day activity is your only… continue reading »

Tags: back pain
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