With an ever-increasing population that copes with pain conditions, there is a huge variety of methods to treat the symptoms. From medications to physiotherapy and massage therapy, people have an amazing selection of treatments to choose from. One pain management method that is becoming more mainstream is Chinese cupping therapy. The use of cupping massage […]
When to avoid massage therapy
Benefiting the mind, body, and soul, more Canadians are turning to massage therapists to help cure their tension, stress, and work out tight muscles and cramps. While it may seem like as simple service, and great for everyone, this is not always the case. There are a few specific situations where massage therapy is not […]
Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage, which one is for me?
Muscle and tendon pains in the body are hard to get rid of with a single pill or a few extra stretches. When not addressed, these problems can worsen over time and become a burden. Whether muscle and joint pain is caused by stress, chronic illness, or strenuous use, it can be extremely beneficial to […]
Cupping therapy, everything you need to know
Background of Chinese Cupping Therapy Many people have only been aware of cupping therapy since Michael Phelps proudly rocked his unmistakable “cupping marks” at the Rio Summer Olympic Games. However, before cupping became a favorite therapy of athletes worldwide, cupping was a Chinese health technique dating back thousands of years. Though there are many variations, at […]
Relieve sciatica pain with physiotherapy
The sciatic nerve begins at the lower back of the spinal cord and extends down to the buttock area making it the largest nerve in the human body. Responsible for supplying sensation to lower extremities, the sciatic nerve can become pinched causing pain to radiate down the leg. Typically self-diagnosable, sciatic nerve pain causes weakness […]