muscle pain

Muscle Strains

Muscle Strains

It’s not something you ever plan for, but if you ever strain your muscle, it’s important to know what steps to take. Muscle strains come on suddenly and are often quite painful. To help manage your symptoms, remember this word—RICE.

Leg Cramps

Leg Cramps

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with leg pain, you may familiar with leg cramps. Leg cramps can last from a few seconds to up to 10 minutes and are characterized by a sudden pain due to shortening of a muscle. It occurs most often in the calf, but can also occur in the other parts of the body (though it is less common).

What to expect during your first massage

What to expect during your first massage

If you’ve never had a massage before, you may be unsure what to expect. While you likely have some understanding as to its tremendous health benefits, you may still feel a bit apprehensive about booking your first appointment. To help set your mind at ease, let’s break it down.

Fascia, Fascia, Fascia

Fascia, Fascia, Fascia

Fascia, you may have never heard of it, but it is an absolutely integral network of thin connective tissue that holds your organs, blood vessels, bones, nerve fibres and muscles in place. Although it may appear as no more than a tightly woven cobweb, fascia plays an incredibly important role in the way you move and feel.spider

What is foam rolling

What is foam rolling

Foam rolling is a myofascial release technique that can be performed on your own. It typically uses a large cylindrical tube (usually made of foam or plastic) and can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, and improve joint range of motion. It can be an…