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June 20, 2022

Trigger Point Therapy: Know Where to Touch
A 2017 survey found that more than half of Canadians had attended at least one session with a massage therapist. This number has even increased in recent years as more people make use of massage services for pain relief and relaxation. Trigger point...
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June 19, 2022

Fascial and Myofascial Therapy for Pain Relief and Improved Mobility
During myofascial therapy, practitioners treat the myofascia (myo means muscle fiber) - a subset of fascia. A massage therapist will target the fascia (the connective tissue that covers the muscles) to relax contracted muscles, improve both blood circulation, lymphatic circulation, and stimulate the stretch reflex in the muscles. So in a nutshell, myofascial therapy is all about treating the muscles while fascial therapy is a much broader technique.
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June 16, 2022

Benefits of Using Sunflower Oil on Your Skin
Sunflower oil contains phytochemicals such as choline and phenolic acid, which studies have found to be beneficial for the heart. Sunflower oils are naturally free from trans fats, which is associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease.
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June 9, 2022

Stress: How Does It Affect Us Both Emotionally and Physically?
When you think about stress, we most often picture the emotional feelings involved. Ordinary aspects of life can cause stress. An argument with a partner, a busy weekend, or a big content marketing presentation might make you feel stressed.
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May 27, 2022

Using and Applying Kinesiology Tapes: Relieving Muscle Pain
To put it simply, kinesiology is the study of mechanics of body movement. In essence, kinesiology focuses on the musculoskeletal system - mainly the movement of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints and other connective tissue. As a therapy it is used to prevent injuries and correct body movement.
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May 20, 2022

How to Choose a Massage Gel, Lotion, Butter or Cream for your Treatments
Most lotions are generally water soluble. Massage therapists can expect a gentle friction when working on the body. Massage lotions are a great choice for deep tissue massage, while delivering moisture to the skin. They are are excellent choice for normal to slightly dry skin.
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May 17, 2022

Choose the Perfect Table Warmers for your Clinic
Choosing Table Warmers for your Clinic A good massage is not just about oils and creams but also about soothing comfort. Here is a complete guide to picking the perfect massage table warmers for your clinic. As we head into...
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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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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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