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Research has shown that massage therapy is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. There are various types of massage therapy. Each of these techniques focuses on treating different conditions and parts of the body. If you are considering massage therapy, here are some of the popular techniques: Swedish Massage Swedish massage […]

Your feet bear the weight of your entire body. That why it is important to select footwear that provides enough cushioning and support for your feet. If not, you could end up with painful conditions like Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints and bunions. Uncomfortable footwear can also result in pain in the legs, back […]

If you are planning to go see a massage therapist in Burnaby, you will find that there are many to choose from. It is important that you find the right Burnaby massage therapist, especially if you plan to visit on a regular basis. So, here are some things you must do: 1. Identify your goals […]

Did you know that sitting at a desk all day could have negative impacts on the musculoskeletal system and possibly affect your movement? So says the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). CCOHS asserts that prolonged sitting can cause injuries to the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments—the parts of the body that are […]

Weightlifting, as the name suggests, is a form of strength training which involves the lifting of heavyweights to make your muscles both stronger and bigger. While weightlifting has many benefits for the body, it can lead to strain on certain parts of the body resulting in injury. Injuries that are common to weightlifters include: Herniated […]

Back pain can occur in any area along the spine. This pain can come with other symptoms such as muscle tension or stiffness, weakness in the legs and feet, and tingling sensation travelling down the legs. In Canada, back pain is one of the most common chronic conditions. Chronic pain is pain that persists for […]

Chiropractic care for maintaining health. Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is made up of the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and connective tissues. This system gives the body its form and stability and enables its movement. Chiropractic care involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders […]

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that uses firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deep layers of muscles and the connective tissues that surround those muscles. To start a deep tissue massage therapy, light pressure is used to prepare muscles. After prepping the muscles, a massage therapist will apply deep pressure […]

Chiropractic care is a healthcare discipline which focusses on the health of the musculoskeletal system. This hands-on approach is performed by a chiropractor. Because of their training, experience and skills, chiropractors in British Columbia are acknowledged by the government as doctors. Chiropractors use mainly their hands to diagnose, treat and perform preventative care for conditions […]

Massage therapy is a term that encompasses a variety of techniques that a massage therapist uses to manipulate the body’s soft tissues such as the muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. In most cases, a massage therapist will use their hands and fingers to perform a massage but they may also use their forearms, […]