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Pectoralis Stretch

Body Mechanics - Friday April 18, 2014

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 […]

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Triceps Stretch

Body Mechanics - Friday April 18, 2014

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!

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Rotator Cuff Stretches

Body Mechanics - Wednesday April 16, 2014

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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Forearm Stretches

Body Mechanics - Tuesday April 15, 2014

Forearm stretches are great for people who sit at a desk, have carpal tunnel symptoms and also have physically demanding jobs that require arm usage. Many symptoms such as feeling tired and heavy in the hands, tingling, numbness and the feeling of cold can be easily relived by following a forearm stretching protocol. It’s important […]

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Home Care

Home Care

Body Mechanics - Thursday April 10, 2014

Enhancing Wellness with Our Specialized Home Massage Therapy We take what we do very seriously here. To us that means being just as committed to your health and wellbeing as you are. The time between treatments can be a valuable time to heal, pamper, and rest. We have a number of tools we can provide […]

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Orthopedic Massage Therapy Treatment for Bursitis

Body Mechanics - Tuesday March 11, 2014

So this weekend as the cold temperatures finally broke, I decided to hit the pavement for a run and enjoy the beautiful weather. The only problem is I actually hit the pavement. Two miles from home, I tripped over a grate, and pitched forward. Failing to get my hands up in time, I landed square […]

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Biceps Tendonitis – A Clear View

Body Mechanics - Thursday February 13, 2014

Technology is fantastic (when it works) I recently invested in some to allow me to talk to clients in a clearer way. Since I have it at my finger tips, quite literally, I thought that I would take the time to explain Biceps Tendinitis from an Orthopedic point of view. We will go over both […]

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Preventative Care

Why paying for luxuries like massages might actually save you money.

Body Mechanics - Tuesday January 21, 2014

Poor health costs the United States economy $576 billion dollars a year, says the Integrated Benefits Institute. That includes no-shows on the job, as well as when you go in but do not perform your best. If you are pushing papers poor performance might slow you down, but if you are driving a bus it […]

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Do you suffer from Carpal Tunnel? Self care you can do from your desk.

Body Mechanics - Friday January 10, 2014

Do you suffer from Carpal Tunnel? There are a lot of self-care activities you can do right from your desk. Check out the video below for relief. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neurological disorder that occurs when the median nerve, which runs from your forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed […]

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Sports Massage

How to know what pain to not ignore. Pushing yourself to the limits.

Body Mechanics - Tuesday December 31, 2013

As athletes we constantly push our bodies to the limits. Runners want to run longer and faster, lifters want more weight, yogis go for advanced positions, and some of us just do it all. We constantly test our mind and endurance by pushing beyond our comfort zones, and we have learned that often that push […]

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