Tag: Muscle Health

Chronic Pain Management Through Soft Tissue Therapy: A Non-Invasive Solution

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...

What is Sports Massage Therapy?

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...

The Importance of Gradual Progression in Weightlifting

In the world of Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, and Weightlifting in general, the journey toward improved performance and longevity is clear. There are various paths to success in these physically demanding sports, but today we are going to talk about the undeniable importance of gradual progression. We typically see...

What is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?

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...

Top 5 Most Common Injuries for Triathletes

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...

Top 5 Most Common Powerlifting Injuries

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...

Can Dehydration Cause Arrhythmia? (Irregular Heartbeat)

If you're wondering if irregular heartbeat is common? Yes. If you're wondering if it always means that you're dying? The answer is no. Arrhythmia can be caused by something as simple as lack of water and electrolytes. ...

Sports Massage for Shin Splints

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 Blood Flow Restriction Therapy? (BFR)

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy is typically utilized by our athletic population to speed up recovery times and even increase their strength and endurance. Using a cuff, band or strap of some sort you restrict blood flow to a certain muscle or group of muscles. The idea is to make...