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Massage therapy is an ancient healing technique that uses manual therapy to manipulate the body’s soft tissues including muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments, and connective tissue. Massage therapists undergo specific training and education to develop skills using their hands, fingers, elbows, forearms, or specialized tools to promote relaxation, relieve tension, and improve overall well-being. Massage Techniques Swedish During a Swedish massage session, the therapist typical

What is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene refers to the healthy sleep habits, behaviors, and environmental factors which promote quality sleep. Whether it's reading a book before bed or engaging in mindful meditation, there are tons of helpful tools to ensure that you are able to wake up feeling well-rested morning after morning! So why talk about sleep hygiene? Sleep is just as important for our physical health as it is for improving our mental function. In fact, lack of sleep ca

There's nothing quite like getting into your car and getting away from the city buzz, even just a little while. However, driving for long periods of time can cause ergonomic pains if you aren't positioned properly. Potential ergonomic risks associated with driving: Awkward positions. Prolonged positions. Whole body vibration. Let's get your position right! There are two factors to consider when getting into position for driving: You need to be comfortable so that the position

Fall Walks and Injury Prevention While the weather is still nice, and the colours of Fall flourish, many of us want to get out and enjoy the captivating colours around us. Walking is an excellent form of exercise and a great way to see the season. Here are some tips to help prevent injuries, while still being able to take in the beauty that is Fall. Make sure you stretch before hitting the trails. Marching or jogging in placing will help get your muscles warmed up, and that

As we move into Fall, a lot of students and employees will be continuing to work from home. After a long summer of being outdoors, it is more important than ever to safely adjust into spending more time sitting in front of a computer. This blog post will outline easy stretches and adjustments you can make to your work station to ensure you are avoiding developing any pain or injury! Take a look at the infographic below that demonstrate proper posture and workplace ergonomics!

When you see the word exercise, do you imagine exercises like lifting weights, jogging, or calisthenics? Those exercises increase strength and endurance, and you can use the Alexander Technique as you do them, but Alexander Technique exercises have different goals. Alexander Technique exercises require a healthy dose of thinking, as do math exercises, writing exercises, music exercises, painting, pottery, memory, acting, and vocabulary exercises. You can create an exercise in

One positive about the winter snow: it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbours! In Calgary, the task of clearing snow from your driveway and sidewalk has become a daily ritual as regular as brushing your teeth. Unlike brushing your teeth, however, snow shovelling can be a demanding physical activity, and with any demanding physical activity, comes the potential for injury. Allow us to help you choose the best shovelling equipment, assist you in preparing your body fo