The unique idea behind cupping is using the simple act of strategically placed suction via the cups in order to achieve a broad range of health benefits such as; removing fascial restrictions, affecting deeper tissues and increasing range of motion.
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“Golf Balls to Relieve Tension!” By Taylor Norris, RMT
Golf balls! Of all things, right?! These little wonders possess a great shape and texture for helping to gently roll away tension, especially of the hands and feet.
Hamstring Stretch By Taylor Norris RMT at unionwellness.ca
When running movements are involved, the hamstrings work to slow our legs at the end of their forward swing to stop our trunk region from flexing forward at the hips. Sometimes these muscles become injured due to lack of warm-up or when they are too suddenly lengthened.
Scalene (neck) Stretch by Taylor Norris RMT at unionwellness.ca
Chronic tightness of these muscles can potentially lead to very painful conditions of the neck and shoulder girdle due to increased pressure across the nerve bundle known as the brachial plexus, and also increased pressure across the subclavian artery.
General Exercise Program (circuit)
This is a straight forward exercise program that includes cardio, exercises, and stretches with adaptions.
Hello To The New Year!!!
We did pieces of the exercise puzzle before but now we should look at programs.
Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Whiplash By Taylor Norris RMT at unionwellness.ca
Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Whiplash By Taylor Norris RMT at unionwellness.ca The featured picture only shows the trigger points for fibromyalgia from the front. In order to describe the general treatment differences between massage for whiplash and fibromyalgia, we’ll first go over a brief definition of each. Whiplash is described as an acceleration-deceleration injuryContinue reading “Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Whiplash By Taylor Norris RMT at unionwellness.ca”
Fibromyalgia and Whiplash
Fibromyalgia and Whiplash I was talking to a friend a while ago. I mentioned how impressed I am with people with fibromyalgia. I told her they work hard and try to avoid pain killers. The friend, who just became a doctor, said she couldn’t stand people with fibromyalgia. She told me, all they do isContinue reading “Fibromyalgia and Whiplash”
Exercise and Pregnancy (Pregnancy Stretches)
Stretching during pregnancy can help to alleviate aches and pains that occur as your body works to shift your posture and redistribute weight to accommodate the growing baby.
Tibialis Anterior (Shin) Stretch by Taylor Norris, RMT
The tibialis anterior are lower leg muscles that lie across the upper half of the front and latetal area of the tibias (shin bones).
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