Thinking of getting a massage? Before you book an appointment, get to know the different types of massages and how they may benefit you. If you’re looking to relieve some pain in a specific spot, a structural massage may be the answer for you. By...
Seeing a chiropractor seems to be something that we put on our to-do list that never gets done. Even with the best of intentions, it’s easy to put off the visit until we’re in dire need. Don’t let your back pain turn into a chronic...
What is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to a pain along the path of the sciatic nerve—stemming in your back and reaching down your legs. The sciatica nerve spans from the lower back down the back side of each leg to the feet. This pain can affect the...
Most medical and athletic professionals suggest that you stretch regularly. It’s recommended that you warm up your muscles with a light jog or walk, and then stretch them before strenuous activity. Stretching after exercise can help to reduce lactic acid, which leads to sore and...
Not knowing what is causing your discomfort can be, well, a real pain in the neck. Though neck pain is very common, the suffering can be very acute and distracting at times. Getting to the source of the problem could help you to solve it...
Sitting at a desk all day can be tough on your back, shoulder, and neck muscles. Work these stretches into your daily routine to avoid tightness. Just a few quick stretches, that can be done at on near your desk, could help you to have...
A deep tissue massage uses intense finger pressure with firm and slow strokes to rub out muscles. Though a deep tissue massage is not ideal for rest and relaxation it does have many long-term therapeutic effects. These health benefits will help to relieve pain in...
Taking a day or two off from exercising may not sound like a benefit to you, but in reality, it is vital to muscle growth and injury prevention. Taking the time to recover after you experience arduous activity will only help your muscles to grow...
Back pain is a common problem and it can be difficult to pinpoint its origin. Though there can be many culprits to your aching back, there are some easy fixes that are often to blame. Changing up just a few of your daily rituals could...
Running is a total body work out and one of the most effective one’s out there. But it does require a great deal of strength, particularly strength from your body’s core. If your core is weak, your body will compensate by increasing the strain on...