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Body Mechanics Massage Therapy Blog
Welcome! Explore our latest articles on massage therapy, wellness tips, recovery strategies, and how to live a healthier, pain-free life.
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Massage Therapy and Pain
READ MORE: Massage Therapy and PainMassage therapists live in a world of touch. So it is no surprise that the new science that relates to how touch, sensation and pain is processed and…
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What does Massage Therapy Mean?
READ MORE: What does Massage Therapy Mean?When I lived in Ontario, it always gave me a chuckle that, if I wanted to buy beer, I had to go to a place called the “Beer…
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Orthopedic Massage….What Are We Doing?
READ MORE: Orthopedic Massage….What Are We Doing?What the heck are we doing with Orthopedic Massage? So this post is inspired by my frustration at some of the myths that perpetrate the massage industry through…
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Strength & Conditioning for the Cyclist
READ MORE: Strength & Conditioning for the CyclistBy Ivan Garay LMT/CPT Strength training can improve a cyclist’s performance and protect against injuries. Research on endurance athletes shows that strength training improves the three most…
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Strengthening and Conditioning for a Marathon
READ MORE: Strengthening and Conditioning for a MarathonThe right strengthening and stretching program is important when preparing for a marathon. Strength training has been shown to improve running economy, prevent injuries, and improve body composition…
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Running Season and Treating Plantar Fasciitis
READ MORE: Running Season and Treating Plantar FasciitisExercises for Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints. Technically what is happening is the plantar fascia is being over stretched or over…
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How Massage Loses Value
READ MORE: How Massage Loses ValueThis is a brief description on how massage loses its value in the wrong hands. We encourage you to find independent therapists, small companies, or health professionals who…
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TMJ Home Care
READ MORE: TMJ Home CareWe have had so many requests for this and finally have put it together. One of the things we really stress with clients is that for chronic pain…
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Lunges and Deep Belly Stretching
READ MORE: Lunges and Deep Belly StretchingLunges work not just the quads but the deep belly including psoas. The benefit of this kind of movement goes beyond stretching and into organ stimulation. Anytime you…
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Quadriceps Stretch
READ MORE: Quadriceps StretchHow often do you put your leg behind you? ahhhh almost never. If you can get it there you should though. Multi-directional movement is the key to muscle…
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