Understanding what massage therapy refers to will depend somewhat on what part of the world in which you are discussing care. The concept of promoting wellness in the body through massage is not at all a new concept. However, modern knowledge of the body continues...
Sleep is supposed to bring our bodies physical and mental restoration. Yet, if we are tossing and turning with pain instead of sleeping, this will likely not happen. Waking up in with pain is a good sign that something can be improved with our sleeping posture. If...
Neck pain may be the result of an awkward sleeping position, habitual activity, injury, or health issue that needs attention. Working with the whole body to heal existing pain increases the effectiveness of each exercise task. Building strength and flexibility in...
Cabin fever too high? The winter months can bring us to spend less time outdoors, often decreasing physical activity. Remaining stuffed up indoors for extended periods of time can make us and our brains feel tired. We may find ourselves easily frustrated by the...
What is Bursitis? Bursitis is an agonizing condition that affects the bursae (small, fluid-filled sacs that cushions muscles, tendons, and bones near joints). Usually, when one or more of the bursa becomes inflamed, the outcome is bursitis. A bursa is a sac with a...
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that increases sensitivity to pain. It causes extensive body pain among other problems, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, numbness, poor sleep, bowel problems, and bladder issues. The presence of...
As a community of active, working individuals, injuries to discs in the spine are bound to occur. It is not uncommon for hard working people to decide that they will ‘just live with the pain.’ However, such pain may be unnecessary – and it increases the risk for...
“Ouch! What happened? I only picked up that book?” Hand, wrist, and forearm pain can surprise sufferers with even the silliest of actions. If not experienced before, symptoms can leave you wondering when an ‘unknown’ injury occurred. In fact, the pain may be the...
