This post is less about Parkinson’s as a disease but more about my approach to working with people with Parkinson’s. If you are here then I’m assuming you know someone with Parkinson’s or have Parkinson’s. …
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Use a foam roll to massage your knots out
Foam Rolling Foam rollers have been on the fringes of fitness for decades, but have finally arrived front and center. Classes at fitness centers integrate on foam rolling training into their classes. Foam rolling raises…
The effects of plantar fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis You probably take thousands of steps during a typical day. With each step, your feet bear the weight of your body. Plantar fasciitis can develop when your feet are unhealthy. The painful condition…
Here’s what you need to know about sciatica
What is Sciatica? Back pain is one of the most common health complaints. It can occur after a person is injured or present with no apparent cause. The pain can be a short-lived event or…
Understanding the pain cycle
Pain is necessary. It alerts your body to injury, illness, and infection. But untreated can lead to loss of motion and more pain. So, understanding the pain cycle can help you take control of managing…
What is Lymphedema and How It Can Affect You
Also known as lymphatic edema, lymphedema is a condition that is more common than many people think. Certain forms of this condition affect as many as one in every 6,000 people. The good news is…
Massage Cupping
Michael Phelps made cupping known and popular to the world. I’m sure everyone knows what it is now. But if you don’t, I’ll explain. This year I got cupped because of some trouble I was…
IASTM – Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
I became interested in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) after seeing the benefits clients received from it after just one session. So I had it done on myself and became a believer too. That’s…
Should I exercise through my injuries?
“The definition of insanity is to continually do the same thing over and over expecting a different result” – Albert Einstein A Massage Therapist Perspective Hi All. I’m a big fan of exercising. Exercising includes everything…
Stretches to do at work that prevent pain
Remember the boring stretches we did in high school? Well guess what? Those stretches can really benefit us now as adults. Who knew? Our P.E. teacher did that’s who. In all seriousness, taking 5-10 minutes…