Why a massage is good for you Massage is often known for its relaxing properties but why exactly is this? If you think that massage therapy is a modern trend or just fashionable, think again. Massage therapy is part of a traditional holistic system of healing methods that began about 5,000 years ago. The practice […]
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What modern acupuncture can do for you Though Classical TCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) has been practiced for over 3000 years. But modern systems of scalp acupuncture have evolved alongside Neuroscience to combine the benefits of ancient and modern wisdom. Scalp acupuncture is a gentle yet powerful technique. It often shows instant results, especially with regards
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It’s February already. Are you still diligently hitting the gym, walking more and further like you resolved in the New Year? Congratulations! Are you overdoing it? Some people tend to start their new regime overenthusiastically which can cause a shock to the system. Tendons and ligaments struggle to adapt to a sudden, prolonged workload. You
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How to use the Foam Roller Let’s face it, foam rolling is not the most pleasant activity you can imagine. So it is even more important that when you use it you use it properly to gain the most benefits Before a workout Performing RM before a workout will assist with warming up the tissue and increase
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Like it, love it, or hate it – foam rolling is good for you Foam rolling (or Rolling Massage RM) is a self-administered type of “myofascial mobilisation”. It helps to increase circulation, range of motion, and flexibility. Also, it softens tightness and adhesions around muscles and connective tissues (Fascia) developed from exercising, an injury, or
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Health risks associated with mobile phones In the past few years, the number of smartphone users has progressively increased worldwide. For the majority of us, it is unthinkable to run our everyday life without an electronic device. One of the health risks associated with excessive use of mobile phones is the ” text neck “.
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Spring is in the air, great. Ready to spend more time outdoor and enjoy the fresh air? But possibly you are concerned about the pollen in the air. Or maybe you are still recovering from the winter flu or other bug? Now it is important to keep your lungs happy and healthy. The function of
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The hamstrings are three muscles that originate at the ischial tuberosity (your sit bones) and run along the back of the leg until they connect with bone just below the knee. When you run, your hamstrings work to extend your hips and flex your knees. Hamstring injuries are common in runners. Acute injuries usually occur
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ITB Syndrome (Iliotibial friction syndrome) is one of the most common causes of “Runner’s Knee” and can account for up to 22% of overuse injuries in runners. Being an overuse injury, it is caused by repeated trauma rather than a specific incident. What is an ITB Syndrome? Iliotibial Band is a long structure which slides forwards and
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Why do we call a heel pain Achilles Tendinopathy? In Greek mythology, Achilles was the strongest and most handsome warrior. He was invincible but for one little area: his heel tendon…. So why is this area so prone to be the “weakest link”? And more importantly, what can we do to improve? Achilles tendon is
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