Tag: Conservative Treatments

Chronic pain can cast a shadow over every aspect of our daily lives. Conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis and back pain can be debilitating, affecting not only physical well-being but also the overall quality of our mental and emotional health. Soft tissue therapy offers a non-invasive solution that addresses...

Sports Massage is a type of Soft Tissue Therapy that uses various modalities to reduce pain, increase range of motion and prevent injuries for the athletic population, as well as folks who are sedentary. Not all therapists that offer Sports Massage as a service will be as skilled or...

As a sports massage therapist, I am committed to helping you achieve peak physical performance and recovery. Today, I’d like to discuss the valuable benefits of heat and ice therapy, and how you can incorporate them into your wellness routine, both before and after your sports massage therapy session....

Hip dysplasia is a condition where the hip joint doesn’t develop properly, which can result in instability, looseness, or even dislocation of the joint. This condition is typically present at birth, although it may not be detected until later in life. In hip dysplasia, the socket portion of the...

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. When the Posterior Tibial Nerve becomes compressed. Tarsal tunnel syndrome involves a complex interplay of muscles, nerves, and tendons. We will run through a quick overview of of the structures involved. Then we will explain the muscles we would treat...

What are the most common injuries for triathletes? As I am sure we all know, Triathletes are endurance athletes who participate in three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. As a result, they are susceptible to overuse injuries that are associated with each of these disciplines. Here are the...

What are the most common injuries for power lifters? If you are training to compete in powerlifting or learning the movements you need to know a few of the most common injuries we see within our clientele that participate in this sport. Powerlifting, as a sport, involves performing three...

This condition is a result of overuse, running on hard surfaces, increasing intensity or duration of exercise involving the lower leg muscles too quickly and/or shoes that provide poor support. In most cases sports massage can quickly and effectively resolve your pain and get you back to the activities...

What is Cystitis? Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder and is usually due to a bacterial infection. It seems to be more common for women than for men. Symptoms of cystitis may include frequent and urgent urination, pain or burning during urination, cloudy or strong-smelling urine, and lower...

What is Bursitis? It is exactly what it sounds like “itis” means inflammation. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursae. This can be due to limited mobility or over use. When the muscles become too shortened and the joint becomes overly compressed our bursae have too much pressure applied to...