The most common occupation is office workers, which means working on a computer, and sitting at a desk for the better part of their day. Our bodies aren’t made to sit all day as most people do, so as the day goes on and we start to get tired and worn out, your postural muscles in your back, neck and chest start to get sore or tired from sitting so long.
Read MoreA couple’s massage can be a great way to bond with a family member, friend or a loved one. It gives time for both of you to relax and enjoy each other and your thoughts.
Read MoreIt’s important to make sure you are taking care of any aches and pains you may be feeling before it becomes an ongoing injury which can be physically and mentally draining. Keeping your muscles healthy and strong is important in making sure you are working at full potential with any activity you take part in.
Read MoreFalls are quite hard to avoid, you can do your best buy wearing appropriate foot wear. But when it comes to shoveling, you can do a lot to make sure you will limit the risk of injury.
Read MoreReceiving Massage is a very personal and individual treatment. We all have graduated from great schools, but as in all trades and businesses… some people got it, and some don’t. Therefore choosing the right RMT for you, needs to be based off of a few things.
Read MoreMassaging the area where scar tissue resides can break it up and reduce the appearance greatly. The massage therapist will start with lighter techniques, just stretching and kneading the scar to get you used to the feeling of having it touched.
Read MoreOften times with work, it’s due to posture whether you are standing all day or sitting at a desk. As we begin to fatigue the shoulders tend to roll forward and we get a forward head posture causing the muscles in the subocciptal region to become short, tight and strained.
Read MoreThere are many benefits to getting a pregnancy massage: relaxation, keep blood pressure done, reduce swelling, help you sleep better and more, increase circulation, and reduce back pain. We know expecting mothers sometimes have a lot of pain in different areas of the body, so we wouldn’t want you to miss out on a massage just because you are pregnant.
Read MoreHere at Adica Massage Clinic we understand all of the feelings and stresses you may be faced with during the holiday season and we are here to accommodate you. We are open during the holiday season, with an exception to a select few days, to give you that escape. Come in to our warm and cozy stress free clinic and get a nice relaxation massage from one of our RMTs.
Read MoreWe have two groups of muscles in our forearms called our forearm extensors and forearm flexors. These muscles are involved with finger and wrist movements, which are pretty common and key movements involved in our daily living activities and careers, such as typing.
Read MoreHaving insurance coverage is a wonderful and helpful benefit to any individual. It enables people with genuine health problems, conditions, and/or general aches and pains to obtain Massage sessions, and have a large percentage of the cost of that treatment covered. Which is great especially if it is included in your work benefits!
Read MoreWith the New Year just passing, this is the time of year we start to see a lot of people making new years resolutions. Some people can stick to them but
Read MoreWho else has a New Years resolution like mine this year? Getting more massages can even fall into the category of being healthier, taking care of your body more, relaxing more.
Read MoreI love that there are so many aspects to this career and treatments. It can be pretty tricky at times and certain clients really keep you on your toes with conditions or injuries they present, where others are just taking the time to really relax and to remember to breathe.
Read MoreThere are several health benefits to good posture as well. It increases balance, improves blood flow to body organs, increases range of motion, and prevents a multitude of chronic aches and pains that stem from sustained misuse of the muscles and joints.
Read MoreBeing stressed can lower your immune system and won’t fully allow you to fight things off like what you normally are able to do. Being stressed can also bring on many other health issues, so be sure that you are listening to your body and give a time off to yourself when you need it and take all the preventative measures you can to avoid getting sick or to have a speedy recovery.
Read MoreAre you suffering from shoulder tension and headaches? Does your forearms and hands hurt? You may be spending too much time texting or too much time on the computer. But don’t worry… you are not alone. This “phenomenon” has been sweeping across North America, known as “first world problems”, leaving hundreds and thousands in its wake!
Read MoreWhen Pectoralis Minor gets ignored, tight and irritated, it lets you know it’s there. Due to the nerves and veins/arteries that run under this muscle, when it becomes shortened and in a constant contracted position, it can begin to compress on your nerves causing sensations such as tingling and numbness that can go into your fingers.
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