Deep tissue massage is the type of massage that many describe as slightly painful — but in a “hurts-so-good” kind of way. In a deep tissue session, massage therapists use firm strokes to work deeply into the fascia and muscle tissue. Sometimes, they might also use gentler, more sustained pressure to work through knots and other […]
The Body is One Functional Unit The body moves as a whole and functions as a whole. We often break down the body into individual systems – think the circulatory system, the nervous system, the muscle system, the digestive system, and so on. Yet, if one of these systems breaks down, it impacts other systems
How can Massage help relieve depression? When muscles and connective tissues become rigid or stiff, it can cause pain and limited movement. Massage therapy can help relieve this tension, increase your blood flow, and promote relaxation. While massage therapy alone cannot cure depression, as it does not address the chemical or emotional problems involved, it
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Massage therapy relaxes muscle tissue, which reduces painful contractions and spasms. Massage can also reduce nerve compression. To understand this, consider that when muscles are contracted, they sometimes compress the nerves around them. When these muscles are relaxed, the nerves are no longer compressed, and, in theory, can get proper nutrients and operate more efficiently. The nerves can
Manual osteopathy is an integrative and holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the manual treatment of the body’s structures and tissues. It is grounded in the philosophy that all body systems are interconnected and function as a unit. This means that issues in one area of the body can affect an individual’s overall health
Why Get Chiropractic Adjustments? Many things can lead to a vertebral subluxation. Some of the more common causes include:
What is Manual Osteopathy? Manual Osteopathy is a form of drug-free, non-invasive manual medicine that focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework, which includes the joints, muscles, and spine. It aims to positively affect the body’s nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems. This therapy is a unique holistic (whole body) approach
Image from Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, It can’t be a surprise that smoking bombards your entire body with a long list of harmful, toxic chemicals that affect the skin. Skin becomes grey, saggy, dry, and flaky. However, just a couple of days after quitting, changes in your skin can be quite
Compression stockings come in different lengths, including below the knee, knee-high, thigh-high, and all the way to the waist, depending on what they’re being used for. Instead of putting the same amount of pressure through their length, the socks apply graduated pressure to keep your blood moving. This compression helps tiny valves inside the vein
