When you go to the doctor, the first thing that they normally check is your blood pressure. Your blood pressure is a measurement of the amount of force that your blood has to use to pump blood through your arteries to supply oxygen and nutrients to your body’s tissues...
As anyone who has chronic headaches knows, they can really put a dent in your daily routine and can lead to a reduced quality of life. Some medications targeting headaches can work, but when you take medications, there are always side effects. So if there was a...
It is hard for me to believe that I have been practicing massage for over 13 years, but it has been an extremely exciting time in my life. Not only have I met amazing people; I’ve learned some pretty incredible tactics and techniques. A massage therapist’s education...
It is hard to believe that we are already in March and that another St. Patrick’s Day is on its way. St. Patrick’s Day is a great day to get your Irish on, but it is also a signal that spring is on the way, and with spring come outdoor activities and warm weather. If...
Cupping is not a new therapy; it’s been around since ancient times. Cupping massage, or cupping therapy, is a type of alternative medicine that uses specific kinds of “cups” that are applied to the skin to create suction in various parts of the body. Although it has...
As we roll into another gift-giving event, many of us are feeling the weight of having too many “things.” Perhaps it’s left over from COVID or maybe we are all just getting a little overwhelmed by the constant need to buy new, but many of us are looking for something...
It is hard to believe that we are rolling into the holidays and soon the New Year will be upon us. If you are considering what you should resolve to do in the upcoming year, tackling your chronic pain effectively should be a number one priority. Living in pain lessens...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has become more prevalent over recent decades, mostly due to electronics and repetitive movements. The syndrome itself results from pressure on the median nerve. The reason it is called carpal tunnel syndrome is because the carpal tunnel is the...
We all would love to go back to our younger days to relive the fun and freedom, but the reality is that at some point, we all have to grow up. Weekends are a great time to cut loose and be active, but if you don’t care for your joints and muscles properly, it can lead...