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Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes which typically occurs from overuse in the athletic population and people who have flat feet, high arches, are overweight or who are on their feet a lot. In anatomical terms, plantar refers to the bottom […]
Read MoreA massage can often benefit a person by reducing muscle cramps. Muscle cramp can occur for a wide range of reasons. Some of the most common causes include muscle dehydration, poor circulation, lack of stretching before intense exercise, exercising in heat and overexerting a muscle during exercise or activity. What are the most appropriate types […]
Read MoreMuscle fibres run in all different directions within the muscles of our body. Muscles are layered on top of each other. All being good, means we are flexible. However, sitting at a desk too long or being dehydrated can mean we lose that flexibility. Knots occur when muscle fibres become stuck together due to […]
Read MoreAlthough specific studies regarding the benefits of deep tissue massage for joint and muscle rehab are not yet available, studies have shown massage therapy to be beneficial in general for athletic performance, muscle injury prevention, and rehabilitation. All massages can help you achieve a variety of different goals, but deep tissue massage is among the […]
Read MoreWhat exactly is remedial massage? Remedial massage is a type of massage therapy that is used to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. It can be helpful for a number of problems that affect the muscles, tendons and bones, as well as many other health concerns. Remedial massage can also be known […]
Read MoreIt’s already well into 2021 and that means there are scores of people right now trying to live up to the New Year’s resolutions they made for themselves. Only a few weeks ago they made promises to do better and enrich their lives. Maybe this meant setting targets, buying plane tickets, stocking the fridge with […]
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