Ever wonder if you suffer from TMJ disorder? Headaches, difficulties chewing, and even nights where you feel that your jaw locks up are common symptoms. Chances are, you are suffering from a condition called Temporomandibular Joint Disorder which is quite common nowadays. Most discover this condition during dental treatments or through their family doctor. The…
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Massage therapy on the weekend
Do you need massage therapy in Vancouver on the weekend? We finally have RMTs back in the office full time on the weekends. Terence Lo will be working Saturdays starting in late April, and Ellery Espino will be working Sundays beginning in May. We are located in downtown Vancouver, and our RMTs have been provided…
Pre and Post-Natal Fitness
Exercising during pregnancy is safe and extremely beneficial for most women. At certain times during pregnancy some activities should be avoided however, so it is always best to check with your doctor or midwife before starting an activity and ideally work with a qualified prenatal fitness specialist. Women who exercise during pregnancy are less likely…
Post-natal Massage
For many new moms, those aches and pains from pregnancy quickly disappear after delivery, only to be replaced by new ones. Shoulder and neck pain are common from breast or bottle feeding. Also, many women experience lower back pain from those weak, stretched out abdominal (and core) muscles. Endless loads of laundry and reaching in…
Being Barefoot
There’s a wave of blogs, articles written on the subject of being barefoot, whether it’s running or walking. Topics vary from how to walk and run barefoot, who should or should not be in them, how to start and so on. Some of you may have already tried barefoot walking or running. For some of…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and You.
Ever get that tingly feeling into your hands or finger tips, like they’ve fallen asleep? Often times, that sensation is the result of compression on the nerve and/or the blood vessel that feed into the arm. Most people dismiss it as temporary and leave it alone, shaking their hands or moving their shoulders around, without…
Running and Massage Therapy
With the running season already upon us and many of us out on the roads, it’s important to incorporate a maintenance schedule into our pre-event training. As many of us know, recovery is key to training pain free, which is why good running programs always build rest or “off days” into the schedule. One day off…
Posture at Work
Do you remember when your parents would tell you to sit up straight? In this computer, iPhone, Blackberry generation, we often fall into postural habits such as slouching and head forward posture resulting in our bodies taking the shape of a foetus. So what happens to our muscles, ligaments, and internal organs? The muscles along…
