Are you getting tension headaches? Migraines. Headaches. Stress. Headaches are tricky to figure out because there are different kinds of headaches and multiple variables involved. Nutrition, posture, and hormones can all play a roll for example. Today I’m going to focus on one particular type of headache- tension headache. The most common reason for these headaches are from tight muscles and […] Read more
The Art of Foam Rolling Take home advice is something that I love to give my clients to help ensure they are caring for their bodies and muscles the best they can. One of the most common pieces of advice I often find myself giving is to practice self-myofascial release at home to assist in recovery and restoration of healthy […] Read more
Massage Room Etiquette: Talking During A Massage When I tell people what I do for a living, they often ask me if I prefer my clients to be talking during a massage, or be silent. I will clear this up straight away – if you are getting a massage, that is your time, and if you want to chat or be […] Read more
Shin pain? It could be shin splints. If you have pain along the inside of your shin, you might have been told that you have shin splints. Shin Splints has been renamed to Medial Tibial Stress syndrome, as it considered more medically accurate. Medial Tibial Stress syndrome is caused when muscles in the calves pull on the Tibial bone where they attach […] Read more
Three exercises that will solve lower back pain It’s time to put away the Panadol and grab your exercise mat! There are 3 basic movements that you can do at home that will set you up for a pain free lifestyle. “What are the best exercises to perform to prevent low back pain?” This is a question we hear a lot in […] Read more
Everyday activities that might be causing your neck pain Being a massage therapist is more than just treating the issue at hand. You may think we are just being chatty if we ask you a few questions, but really we are trying to understand the bigger picture of your lifestyle and what can be causing your pain or tension. Here are a few everyday […] Read more
3 Involuntary things your body does in a Massage In addition to feeling relaxed and having looser muscles, what else happens to your body during and after a massage? Massage Therapist Amanda tells us some of the involuntary things your body does in a massage. 1. Your core body temperature drops Massage taps in to the autonomic nervous system, the system that processes our flight or fight […] Read more
5 Things Massage Therapists Hear All The Time What are the top 5 things massage therapists hear all the time? Amanda gives us a funny insight into the world of massage therapists. With more than five years experience in the industry, amounting to 100’s of hours treating, I’ve found there is a common trend to the questions people ask me. I have no […] Read more
Northern Beaches Sports Massage explained by Holly Mason Northern beaches Sports Massage therapist Holly Mason goes into detail as to the benefits of sports massage for both professional and every day athletes. Although sports massage is specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments it is primarily designed to prevent and relieve conditions and injuries associated with exercise. This means sports massage is of […] Read more
