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June 19, 2022

Fascial and Myofascial Therapy for Pain Relief and Improved Mobility
During myofascial therapy, practitioners treat the myofascia (myo means muscle fiber) - a subset of fascia. A massage therapist will target the fascia (the connective tissue that covers the muscles) to relax contracted muscles, improve both blood circulation, lymphatic circulation, and stimulate the stretch reflex in the muscles. So in a nutshell, myofascial therapy is all about treating the muscles while fascial therapy is a much broader technique.
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May 27, 2022

Using and Applying Kinesiology Tapes: Relieving Muscle Pain
To put it simply, kinesiology is the study of mechanics of body movement. In essence, kinesiology focuses on the musculoskeletal system - mainly the movement of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints and other connective tissue. As a therapy it is used to prevent injuries and correct body movement.
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May 11, 2022

Cold Therapy: When is it effective and why
As cold therapy reduces swelling and inflammation, it is a useful treatment for acute pain or injuries. For chronic muscle or joint pain that has not been recently exacerbated and shows no signs of swelling or inflammation, heat therapy is generally the best option.
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May 9, 2022

Hot and Cold Therapy - What do you use when?
What should you apply when you are injured - ice packs or a heating pad? Which one will provide relief from aches and pain? Today, we talk about these age-old trusted methods of heat and cold therapy — supplemented with many...
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May 7, 2022

Heat Therapy: The What, When, and How
What is Heat Therapy? Heat therapy – which goes by the modality name ‘Thermotherapy’ – works to increase the elasticity and core temperature of soft tissue. Applying heat to a particular area stimulates circulation and blood flow, thereby loosening joints, easing...
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January 20, 2022

Top Ten Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral found in the human body. Magnesium plays several important roles in the health of your body and brain. Here are 10 health benefits of magnesium that are supported by modern scientific research. Top...
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January 20, 2022

Benefits of Using Epsom salts
Epsom Salts where originally discovered and named after the Epsom springs in Surrey, England. The salt was found around the natural underground spring in the early 17th century. A local cow hearder noticed that the animals would not drink from...
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January 19, 2022

Choosing the Best Heating Pads for Your Clinic – A Simple Guide
Moist heating pads provide deeper penetration. They are more effective for muscle pain relief. Therefore, they are popular among the elderly and people with dry skin. Remember – never add or sprinkle water on moist heating pads for safety reasons.
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January 13, 2022

How to Have a Healthy Spine Working from Home
Many Canadians, along with those all over the world, made the switch to working and learning from home in 3030. Just like that, the DIY workspace was born, and these spaces were not typically equipped with the ergonomic furnishings found...
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