How can a relaxed jaw improve your running speed

How can a relaxed jaw improve your running speed

If you were to observe a world class sprinter’s jaw in slow motion, you would notice how relaxed it is while running. The fluidity of movement in the upper body, especially the shoulders and arms enable the force of the lower limbs and torso to take over and ultimately produce better form as tension is…

The War on Pain – Learn to recognise and treat what expert manual therapist John Sharkey calls “fascia tuning pegs and places of perilous passage”

The War on Pain – Learn to recognise and treat what expert manual therapist John Sharkey calls “fascia tuning pegs and places of perilous passage”

It should be recognised that the connective tissue fascia, and its ubiquitous nature, has, for decades been neglected and underappreciated in spite of the efforts of several prominent anatomists to draw attention to it. Surgeons in training need to be aware that knowledge of fascia anatomy allows for minimally disrupting connective tissue in one body region thereby significantly reducing risk of pain and loss of function in local or more anatomically distant regions.

Value or Hearsay? Lymphatic Drainage in Massage Therapy

Value or Hearsay? Lymphatic Drainage in Massage Therapy

Like most forms of complementary therapy, the effects of lymphatic drainage in massage are open to discussion. As is the case with all massage types, there are gleaming testimonials and positive historical reports, but scientific studies sometimes lack that conclusive evidence. Lymph drainage therapy (LDT) and Manual lymph therapy (MLT), are multifaceted forms of treatment…

Managing Client Expectations

Managing Client Expectations

My treatments always offer an element of relaxation but more often than not, my clients come to me wanting to be ‘fixed’ as well as relaxed. This then raises the question as to what ‘fixed’ actually means?  In many cases it means solving an immediate physical problem. A good example might be a client who…

Glossary, Links and Research for Sports Massage

Glossary, Links and Research for Sports Massage

Positions of parts of the body Medial – nearer to the median plane Lateral – further from the median plane Proximal – nearer to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk. Distal – further from the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk. Anterior (ventral) – towards the front of the body. Posterior (dorsal) – towards the back of the body. Inferior –…

Smarter Snacking Habits – 8 Ways To Eat Better As A Therapist

Smarter Snacking Habits – 8 Ways To Eat Better As A Therapist

Just as taking care of your business requires planning and preparation, so does taking care of yourself. As a massage therapist, very often we are the core of our business, so taking care of ourselves is vital. Nutrition should be at the top of this list. Very seldom do you see a successful entrepreneur winging…

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