Our Wellness Blog
Muscle Knots: What Are They and Why Do They Hurt?
Have you ever felt a tight painful spot in your neck, shoulders or back that seems to keep coming back? You may have what is commonly referred to as a muscle knot….
Myofascial Cupping
IIf you’ve ever experienced tight muscles, restricted movement or stubborn areas of tension you may have come across myofascial cupping. This hands-on therapy has become increasingly popular as part of massage, myotherapy, physiotherapy and other bodywork treatments.
But what exactly is myofascial cupping and how can it help?
Theragun - Percussive Therapy
In today's fast-paced world, muscle soreness, tension and physical fatigue have become common challenges for athletes, fitness enthusiasts and everyday individuals. As recovery technology continues to evolve theraguns have emerged as one of the most popular and effective tools for relieving muscle discomfort and improving overall recovery….
Signs Your Body Is Crying Out for a Massage and Why you Should Listen.
In our busy lives, it’s easy to ignore the little aches, stiffness, and fatigue we feel every day. We push through. We tell ourselves it’s normal. We promise we’ll rest later……
How Remedial Massage can help your Mental Health….
When people think about remedial massage they often picture relief from sore shoulders, tight hips, or lingering aches and pains. While these physical benefits are well known remedial massage can also play a powerful role in supporting mental health — especially during times of stress, burnout or emotional overload.
What water do you drink and bathe in?
When we think about health and wellness, we often focus on the obvious: food, exercise, sleep. But there’s something even more fundamental that many of us overlook the water we drink and bathe in every single day.
Tennis and Golfers Elbow Explained
Find out what tennis and golfers elbow are….
Why Should You Stand Up More
In today's digital age, sitting for prolonged periods has become a common part of daily life. Whether you're working at a desk, binge-watching your favourite series, or scrolling through your phone, many of us spend hours sitting each day….
Why Massage Matters for FIFO Miners
The nature of FIFO work often involves physically demanding tasks, heavy lifting, repetitive movements, and long shifts that can strain the muscles and joints….
Prolonging Massage Benefits
To make your massage last longer and enhance its benefits consider these tips…..
Why muscle weakness can lead to pain, signs to look for & actions to take….
Why weak muscles can lead to pain:
· Overcompensation: When certain muscles are weak, other muscles may overcompensate to maintain function, leading to strain and discomfort….
What is RSI and how Remedial massage can help
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) refers to a range of conditions caused by repetitive motion or overuse of specific muscles, tendons, and nerves
Stop Foam Rolling your ITB
Did you know your Iliotibial Band (ITB) is a tendon, not a muscle? We often hear people say “No matter how much I stretch it and foam roll it, my ITB is always so tight” well that’s because it’s meant to be!
Hamstring Tension
Many of us complain about having tight hamstrings and no matter how much we stretch they seem to stay tight. It can be very frustrating especially when you feel you are putting in the work to no avail...
Plantar Fasciitis
Do you spend a lot of time on your feet? working or exercising on hard surfaces, or perhaps anticipate in high impact activities such as running? Let’s talk about prevention and treatment of Plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of foot pain.
Fun Facts about Massage!
Here are some fun facts about Massage….
Myofascial Massage
MFR is considered the ultimate safe therapy as it is gentle, consistent and effective in the results elicited.
It’s all about the pecs!!
Did you know your pecs (Chest muscles) can impact your upper back and neck pain? Can impact your posture? Can impact overall how you are feeling?
Do you have a pain in the butt…
So many people these days have a pain in the butt…. What is the pain I talk about? It is muscular pain that causes similar like symptoms to sciatica, it is called Piriformis Syndrome.
What is a Spikey Massage Ball?
These spikey balls act similar to a foam roller in a way. It is a self massage therapy tool.