Ouch! The dynamic and forceful twists and turns of tennis unfortunately can lead to many risks of injury. Knees, lower back and shoulders are most prone to muscle strains for tennis players. Keeping an eye on proper form can greatly reduce problems in these areas. Understanding the causes of this can help develop strategies to […]
Play Tennis? Release Hips for Better Performance and Less Injuries Read More »
The alignment of your knees greatly affects your gait and your gait greatly affects the way your body feels. If you have genu valgum, known as knocked knees, or the opposite problem, valgus angulation, your body is going to eventually let you know that it is not happy with the situation. When that happens, it’s
Knock! Knock! Who’s There? Knees! Read More »
When pain is felt between the shoulder blades, it would be assumed that there is a problem somewhere in that area, but it could actually be coming from your neck area. Knowing where the pain originates from can help in formulating a treatment plan to alleviate discomfort. Better yet, knowing how the problem started, can
So many tools, so little time! We are in an era where tools for myofascial release abound. There are so many choices, that it can become confusing as to what tool to use for what issue and how often, how much and…. The confusion can go on and on. Let’s try to unpack some of
Self Massage Tools – Do They Help or Hurt? Read More »
Jessica Blumberg L.M.T. We are super excited to introduce Jessica to our team. She has been practicing massage therapy since 1996. Her career began after graduating from Pacific Beach School of Healing Arts in San Diego. Her travels took her to New York City where she was trained in Shiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage and advanced Swedish
Facial Contouring, Lymphatic Drainage & Lomilomi Massage… Meet Jessica! Read More »
Arnica is an amazing little flower! This flower is a part of the Daisy family and can be used to reduce inflammation, decrease pain and help bruises heal quicker. A tube of Arnica cream can be purchased at many health and drug stores and is also found in several different muscle-rub products that athletes like
Arnica… Not just another pretty flower! Read More »
What is Fascia? Fascia is the connective tissue that literally holds the entire body together. Imagine a whole roasting chicken that you would find at your grocery store. If you were to pull up on the skin of the chicken, you would see a substance that is attached underneath the skin and also to the
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How many massages should I get? There is no such thing as too many massages to be had but, considering that most of us don’t have an endless supply of time or money, figuring out a massage plan is important. First of all focus in on what your desired result is. Are you recovering from
Be aware of what your body is telling you and listen to it! Read More »
Tammara stretching a tennis tournament participant There are exceptions to almost any rule, but in general males tends to be less flexible than females. Well, at least their bodies tend to be. Some of the reasons are scientific, such as the structure of the body and hormones as stated by many studies including a study
Not to be sexist, but men aren’t as flexible! Read More »
Muscle Cramps Are The Worst!😬 Some people experience cramping while on their bikes trying to finish a ride. Some will be assaulted with the pain towards the end of a marathon with the finishing banner just in sight. Others experience this piercing pain when they’re trying to dose off to sleep. Being a cyclist, I
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