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  • Everything You Need to Know About Topical Analgesics
    July 26, 2022

    Everything You Need to Know About Topical Analgesics

    It is believed that pain-relieving mechanisms of topical products cause a ‘counter-irritant effect’ – a process called “gate control” or “gating.” This means that the warming or cooling induced by the solution overrides the injury pain signals traveling to the brain
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  • disinfect and care for vinyl covered clinic equipment
    May 17, 2022

    Disinfect and Care for Your Vinyl Covered Treatment Room Equipment

    During the COVID-19 pandemic disinfection protocols became more thorough. In some instances harsh disinfectants became part of standard clinic cleaning guidelines. Because some of these chemicals can damage vinyl surfaces, it's important to use them in such a way to minimize these effects. We hope to keep surfaces very clean, but maintain the equipment's longevity.
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  • Cold Therapy: When is it effective and why
    May 11, 2022

    Cold Therapy: When is it effective and why

    As cold therapy reduces swelling and inflammation, it is a useful treatment for acute pain or injuries. For chronic muscle or joint pain that has not been recently exacerbated and shows no signs of swelling or inflammation, heat therapy is generally the best option.
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  • Foot over clay fire-pot receiving heat therapy in Preparation for Thai massage in Northern style.
    May 7, 2022

    Heat Therapy: The What, When, and How

    What is Heat Therapy? Heat therapy – which goes by the modality name ‘Thermotherapy’ – works to increase the elasticity and core temperature of soft tissue. Applying heat to a particular area stimulates circulation and blood flow, thereby loosening joints, easing...

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  • Small dog demonstrating proven sleep habits
    April 20, 2022

    10 Proven Tips for Better Sleep

    Did you know 1 in 3 Canadian adults age 35-64 do not get enough sleep per night? Are you or your client one of these individuals that struggle with sleep-related problems? If so, you know first hand the frustration and negative...

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  • Disinfectants and Hard Surface Cleaners
    February 9, 2022

    Decoding Disinfectants: Make an Informed Decision

    Most disinfecting products claim to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. However, many experts question the effectiveness of these claims and make an appeal to choose a disinfectant carefully. Cleaning and disinfecting have become a front line defense to keep...

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  • How to Choose Massage Table Sheets for your Clinic
    February 7, 2022

    How to Choose Massage Table Sheets for your Clinic

    Cotton flannel, microfiber, percale – so many different sheets to choose from. How do you know which one is best suited for your needs? In this detailed account, we walk you through the different fabrics, their varied qualities to help...

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  • How to Have a Healthy Spine Working from Home
    January 21, 2022

    How to Have a Healthy Spine Working from Home

    Many Canadians, along with those all over the world, made the switch to working and learning from home in 2020. Just like that, the DIY workspace was born, and these spaces were not typically equipped with the ergonomic furnishings found...

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