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Deep Tissue Massage

admin — Tue, 27 May 2014 16:52:06 +0000

What is deep tissue massage? The term can encompass several different techniques such as trigger point therapy , myofascial release, shiatsu, and neuromuscular therapy to name a few. Therapists often apply deep pressure with their fingers, knuckles, forearms and … Continue reading →

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Proper Workstation Ergonomics

admin — Sat, 17 May 2014 06:44:34 +0000

An average working day is 8 hours long. For an office worker, the majority of that time is spent at a computer. With the advancement of technology, we are also spending our spare time interacting with screens. Poor ergonomics and … Continue reading →

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5 Common Massage Therapy Techniques

admin — Sun, 04 May 2014 19:26:46 +0000

Registered massage therapists here in British Columbia have been trained to use many diverse techniques. There are dozens of techniques to be learned and variations of each of them. As a therapist grows into their training, they typically drift towards … Continue reading →

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What You Need To Know About Whiplash

admin — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 02:31:20 +0000

Whip·lash noun \ˈhwip-ˌlash, ˈwip-\ : an injury to the neck that is caused by a sudden backward movement of the head Most commonly, whiplash occurs in motor vehicle accidents. When a vehicle is rear ended, the impact causes the … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Body Healthy When Traveling

admin — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 02:13:22 +0000

Travel. For some of us, travel is part of work. For others it’s an escape from the winter blues or the excitement of a road trip. Traveling by plane, car, bicycle or on foot can be hard on your body. … Continue reading →

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Water – How Much Do You Need?

admin — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 02:53:36 +0000

We are fortunate to have access to decent drinking water here in Victoria, BC, Canada. We can get water straight from the tap, filtered water, water in bottles, and even from local streams! We all hear about the importance of … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Running Injuries and Treatments

admin — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 00:47:04 +0000

Running is one of the oldest and most rewarding sports. It’s relatively cheap to do and there are a variety of ways to run! You can run short distances, long distances, sprints, on treadmills, roads or trails. There are many … Continue reading →

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5 Ways To Instantly Reduce Stress

admin — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:27:16 +0000

Stress can surface in many different forms, but the body reacts the same way – by activating our “fight or flight” response. When this system is activated, it sends stress hormones through our bodies. These hormones cause an increase in … Continue reading →

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Ask A Massage Therapist: When To Apply Heat or Ice?

admin — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:23:14 +0000

As a registered massage therapist, under certain circumstances, I will suggest that my patient(s) apply heat or ice after their treatment and/or between treatments. In response I often get asked, “Why heat?” or “Why ice?”. Let me explain. Muscles have … Continue reading →

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