Posts made in September, 2013

Massage Therapy: Count its benefits!

Posted on Sep 30, 2013 in Chronic Pain Management, General Interest, Health and Wellness, Neck Pain, Thai Massage, Uncategorized

Benefits of Regular Massage We all know that massage therapy has wonderful, feel-good benefits for the whole body and the spirit; we may not realize its value for overall health. To refresh our collective memories, here are some excellent reasons to schedule your massage today: Stress Relief One can not underestimate the value of hands-on touch. Regular massage reduces stress, promotes a healthier lifestyle and helps combat daily pressures and anxiety. It lowers heart rate, blood pressure and releases endorphins, our feel-good hormones. Eases Neck and Back Tension In life, our bodies conform...

Read More

The Egoscue Perspective – Why we Like and Use it

Posted on Sep 17, 2013 in Ageing Gracefully, Chronic Pain Management, Elbow pain, General Interest, Health and Wellness, Low Back Pain, Low Intensity Laser Therapy, Physiotherapy, Running tips

In our practice normal motion trumps/precedes muscle strength and functional activities. “Bones do what muscles tell them to do.”

Read More

Your Smartphone, Text Neck and Joint Pain

Posted on Sep 13, 2013 in Ageing Gracefully, General Interest, Health and Wellness, Low Intensity Laser Therapy, Neck Pain

One of the common threads in our fast-paced world is the role technology plays in the way we run our lives and our work. I’ve a question for you, when was the last time you left your home without your Smartphone? In today’s hectic technological world, Smartphones are essential; for scheduling, for communication with work peers and family, for sourcing information and booking reservations. We use those little gadgets all the time! I would be lost without mine! Unfortunately, all that convenience comes at a cost: to our neck, shoulder and thumb joints. Sometimes the neck pain, back pain and...

Read More