Blog Post Category: Self Care
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The Importance of Breath
Breathing is essential, but many of us do it inefficiently. Conscious breathing can improve performance and alter how the body functions. Try these techniques for alertness or relaxation.
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Massage and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is more than occasional discomfort; it’s debilitating. It affects mood and daily life. Massage therapy offers tailored relief, resetting nerves and releasing feel-good hormones, complementing other treatments.
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Post workout massage
Post-workout massage isn’t just a luxury; it enhances recovery. Studies show it boosts strength, improves proprioception, reduces inflammation, and promotes cellular repair, helping athletes return to action faster.
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Stop stretching, start moving
Stretching your lower back isn’t always the solution for pain. Sometimes it’s weakened muscles that need strengthening. Chronic rounding of the low back can lead to disc problems, so focus on strengthening instead.
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Conditions that massage can help
Massage therapy offers more than relaxation; it can improve various medical conditions. Digestive issues can benefit from stress reduction. Insomnia sufferers experience better sleep quality. TMJ disorder pain can be eased. Fibromyalgia symptoms may improve with gentle massage. High blood pressure can be lowered with regular massage.
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Massage and Cancer
Massage therapy, when done by trained therapists, is safe and beneficial for cancer patients. It can alleviate common treatment-related issues such as nausea, fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, offering comfort during a challenging journey. Massage does not spread cancer; metastasis involves complex genetic changes.
