Learn how massage can improve your life
By Ivan Garay LMT/CPT Strength training can improve a cyclist’s performance and protect against injuries. Research on endurance athletes shows that strength training improves the three most important predictors of endurance sports performance[1]: economy (the ability to do a certain amount of work using as small amount of energy as possible), velocity/power at maximal […]
The right strengthening and stretching program is important when preparing for a marathon. Strength training has been shown to improve running economy, prevent injuries, and improve body composition and resting metabolic rates. Strength training is particularly important for older runners. Endurance exercise, like running, does less to protect against age related loss of lean muscle […]
Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints. Technically what is happening is the plantar fascia is being over stretched or over taxed Beret Kirkeby, “Treating Plantar Fasciitis” Exercise for plantar fasciitis should reduce excessive strain on the plantar fascia and correct biomechanical faults that contribute to plantar fasciitis. […]
This is a brief description on how massage loses its value in the wrong hands. We encourage you to find independent therapists, small companies, or health professionals who do the manual work themselves, to break the cycle.
We have had so many requests for this and finally have put it together. One of the things we really stress with clients is that for chronic pain conditions WE DO NOT WANT TO SEE YOU. We really want you to get better. Getting better comes from work on our part and on yours. We […]
How often do you put your leg behind you? ahhhh almost never. If you can get it there you should though. Multi-directional movement is the key to muscle health. Our bodies are made to squat, kneel and do all sorts of things we dont really do because we are stuck behind a desk in an […]
Lunges work not just the quads but the deep belly including psoas. The benefit of this kind of movement goes beyond stretching and into organ stimulation. Anytime you tighten up and move muscles that go through the belly you get a nice belly massage which is great for organ health, digestion and function.
In todays computer filled environment, almost everyone could use a good pec stretch. Sitting in at your desk for hours at a time often results in rounded shoulders. Many complain of back pain and seek treatment in the form of a back massage, but really what they are feeling is an over stretching of the […]
Triceps stretching is as natural for us as anything can be. Look how similar it is to the first thing we do in the morning when we get up. Arm over the head and reach for the sky! It also seems to be the only time people do it! Get stretching!
In todays day and age we spend a lot of time reaching for things. It could be caring for your baby who is full of joy, or reaching for that heavy law book that you kind of use as a door stop sometimes. Whatever the case, our rotator cuffs can take a huge beating. Here […]
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