Any athlete will tell you that the recovery time after an event is just as important – if not more – as the training leading up to a game, race or competition. While the preparation for an event makes sure that your body is equipped to handle whatever demands you will be making if it… Read more »
Hot Stone Massage
Massage therapy can be an amazing experience. Whether you are looking for a way to relax at the end of a long week, hoping to help an injury recover a little more quickly or trying to find spiritual balance in your busy life, taking time to treat yourself to a massage can be very beneficial…. Read more »
Trigger Point Therapy
Anyone who has ever suffered from muscle pain or injury knows how discomfort in one area of the body can cause satellite pain in other areas. Any trained physical therapist or sports therapist would be able to tell you that if you have injured your neck, you may experience head-aches, if you twisted your ankle,… Read more »
Massage Therapy Styles & Techniques
Introduction: Have you ever been told that you’ve got a gentle touch, magic hands, a soothing presence? Let me tell you a secret: you can turn that into a career! If you’re like many others who have asked how to become a massage therapist you need to read this entire article. Massage therapy can be… Read more »
3 Reasons Not To Run a Marathon
Dr. Andrew Weil, running has become one of the most popular sports and pass times in the past few years. While running can be an excellent form of exercise for someone looking to get in shape and stay fit, training for marathons is a completely different challenge, one that brand new runners may not be… Read more »
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Anyone who spends all day on their feet will tell you that they go home exhausted at the end of the day. Teachers, nurses, hair-dressers, athletes, factory workers, anyone who spends a majority of their time standing knows just how painful the end, and often the start, of the day can be. If you are… Read more »
Prenatal Massage: An Infant and Mother’s first Touch
Massage therapy can be a good way of enhancing the already excellent care a mother can provide during the prenatal period. It is a healthy way of reducing stress and promoting overall well-being in both mother and child. A therapeutic massage can help reduce all the natural discomforts that accompany a normal pregnancy. Backaches, stiffened… Read more »
Don’t Let Your Workout Work You Over
One of the problems most frequently observed among people who train is that they over train. People frequently do not take into account the amount of time it takes for the body to properly heal and recover from an intense workout. They mistakenly think that more is better and as a result they continually push… Read more »
Sports Therapist vs. Physical Therapist
When discussing future career options physical therapy and sports medicine are frequently misunderstood as the same thing. While they are similar disciplines in that they both focus on healing injuries, there are distinct differences. Both have become popular choices and rightly so. A number of professionals might describe Physical Therapy and Sports Therapy as two of… Read more »
3 Common Questions about Sports Medicine Training
In modern-day America, one of the biggest sources of entertainment is sports. From children who sign up for soccer at age 5 to the 40+ year old quarterback of a football team, the majority of Americans are involved in sports at some point in their life. However, sports involve physical exertion by definition, which, as… Read more »
