Stretching is a go-to remedy for relaxing tense muscles and increasing flexibility. But have you ever had a massage therapy session where your body feels like it's being reset? That is something stretching can't deliver. What does massage therapy do, then, that stretching can't? The answer is in the depth, specificity, and physiological action of the techniques used in massage...
Continue readingGetting back to normal after experiencing an injury can be a long and frustrating process. For many, the road to recovery will include regular physiotherapy. But did you know that combining massage therapy and physiotherapy can help speed up healing and improve long-term outcomes? Physiotherapists in the Kitchener-Waterloo area often recommend integrating massage therapy into a patient’s treatment plan. Understanding...
Continue readingIf you’ve ever booked a massage in Kitchener, odds are you’ve noticed options to book with a registered massage therapist (RMT) or a non-registered provider. For many people, the differences between the two are unclear, other than for insurance purposes. However, is extended health coverage the only distinction, or is there more that separates an RMT from non-RMTs? Let’s explore....
Continue readingPregnancy and childbirth profoundly change mothers in many ways. A person's body undergoes many adjustments that cause a healthy woman to feel great strain and tension. Prenatal and postnatal physiotherapy supports mothers by providing strength, mobility, and comfort when they go through the blessed journey of motherhood. The Importance of Prenatal Physiotherapy Prenatal physiotherapy prepares the body for the rigours...
Continue readingFor many people, pelvic health is somewhat of an afterthought and the first time you think about it is when discomfort accompanies the symptoms of daily life. The pelvic floor supports the bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs and when functioning impotently, all sorts of ramifications can happen to your well-being and physical health. Therefore, learning the signs that something is...
Continue readingPelvic issues affect many individuals at any age and can significantly alter our day-to-day routines. The pelvic floor is made up of 26 muscles, and like other muscles in the body, they can be tight, weak, strong, or even stretched out. Since the pelvic region supports many other parts of the body, including the bladder, uterus, prostate, rectum, and spine,...
Continue readingShoulder injuries are annoying and demotivating, especially when everyday activities start to be hampered. Be it lifting groceries, taking something off a shelf that's high up, or even getting dressed, causing pain when it occurs at all can easily prove a very major inconvenience. Learning about the many common shoulder injuries and how physiotherapy may be able to help is...
Continue readingCar accidents, even minor ones, can be traumatic, both physically and emotionally. In the immediate aftermath of a sudden collision or fender bender, your adrenaline kicks in and masks the pain of any injuries. Often, it’s not until days or even weeks later that the physical effects of the accident become apparent, but by that time, the injuries may have...
Continue readingLymphatic drainage massages aren’t a new phenomenon, but recently social media has been all over this therapy, documenting its benefits in real-time. From flushing out toxins to relieving bloating and shedding water weight, celebrities and influencers are all raving about it. But what is a lymphatic massage, and can this therapy do all the things it claims to do? Everything...
Continue readingA lot changes for women as they pass the 40 mark. Suddenly, aches and pains that you used to brush off take longer to heal, those few extra pounds are harder to keep in check, and your energy levels just aren’t what they used to be. This phase in a woman’s life is characterized by some pretty significant hormonal and...
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