Fall Blues? Get Outdoors! Summer is a season packed full of exciting outdoor activities – where people are soaking up plenty of vitamin D, and generally getting more exercise and fresh air. The colder, more wet weather of the fall…
Dealing with TMJ Pain and TMD Disorder Do you wake up with a headache, experience pain or clicking around your jaw, or have difficulty chewing food due to discomfort in that area? You may be experiencing symptoms associated with Temporomandibular…
Healthy habits for a better night’s sleep We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. Adequate sleep can help boost our energy and cognitive functions, improve our mood, aid in immune function and helps our…
Supporting the Body While Working From Home There is no doubt that this past year has brought forth many challenges and changes to our everyday lives. Throughout all of this, a large and unforeseen change that many people have been…
Strengthening our mind-body connection for resilience in uncertain times After such a tough year, we’ve been talking a lot lately about resilience. Resilience is a necessary skill that we all develop through weathering, and recovering from life’s obstacles. From a…
It is estimated that in any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue or illness, and almost 50% of adults who experience anxiety and/or depression push through without seeking treatment. While stress and emotional fluctuations…
How To Relieve Persistent Pain with Trigger Point Injections If you’re suffering from more body pain and stiffness these days, you are not alone. These days many people have increased tension and muscle dysfunction whether from poor posture with home…
Massage therapy is widely known to benefit both the body and mind in many ways. During your appointment, you’ll feel more relaxed, experience a reduction in pain and a boost of blood flow throughout the body. So, how can you prolong these benefits after you leave your appointment?
You are not alone. An estimated six million people suffer from chronic pain in Canada. That’s roughly 20 percent of the population! Chronic pain is not uncommon, but it is often misunderstood and difficult to treat or provide relief for. It is so important to understand how pain ‘works’ to understand how to treat it, or at least provide relief.
Receiving regular massage therapy appointments not only can help with residual discomfort from spin classes and gym workouts, but also can be an effective way to enhance your performance and minimize the risk of injury. Here are some ways that massage therapy can help to keep your body on the right track this year.
