Serenity Breathing Purpose To release tension in the mind and the neck when . . . • Many muscles in the neck are tight • The muscles have forgotten how to relax • The neck is painful and sustained stretching is too challenging • You are trying to restore a healthy relationship between breathing and neck...
Stretching Basics Stretching has been proven to help maintain flexibility as well as release pain and tension. Specific and Sustained A stretch should be specific to the muscle that needs it. It is like scrubbing a pot clean; if you don’t scrub where the food material is stuck,...
Stages of Recovery from Injury Everyone gets injured from time to time. You can prevent complications and speed recovery by following these simple guidelines. The Acute Phase The acute stage of injury lasts from the time of the injury to about 4 days after it occurred. The body reacts through...
MUSCLE PAIN AND MASSAGE THERAPY Most body pain is muscle pain. Our muscular system forms a vast network in our body that controls our posture and creates and controls movement. Muscles can be overloaded through trauma, awkward movement patterns and chronic stress. Then our muscles “talk”...
It's summertime! And with the warm weather upon us, it's likely that you'll find yourself slipping on a pair of flip flops. As convenient as they are, here are some things to consider. [caption id="attachment_645" align="aligncenter" width="635"] Diagram from ZocDoc.com[/caption] The next time you're out choosing a...