There are two different ways our muscles get the energy they need to perform, Aerobic and Anaerobic. Our Aerobic (cardiovascular) system caries blood to our muscles with the nutrients they need to create energy to climb or do any other … Read more…
There are two different ways our muscles get the energy they need to perform, Aerobic and Anaerobic. Our Aerobic (cardiovascular) system caries blood to our muscles with the nutrients they need to create energy to climb or do any other … Read more…
When you come in for your first massage therapy appointment at KW massage a few things need to be done in preparation for your massage therapy treatment. I have a health history form that you will need to fill out … Read more…
It’s May 16th and the weather in the Kitchener, Waterloo has been miserable. We had a few weeks of warmish weather but now we are right back to cold and rainy. You might ask why a massage therapist would care … Read more…
A Trigger Point is a point in a muscle that has become hyper sensitive and irritable. Usually a Trigger point will be found in a tight/stiff band of Muscle and can be found in any muscle in the body. A … Read more…
You might have noticed that there are over 300 Registered Massage Therapist in the Kitchener, Waterloo area. This is due mainly to the fact that one of the major massage therapy schools, the Canadian college of Massage and Hydrotherapy is … Read more…
The Rhomboids are muscles in between you shoulder blades. They often get sore and stiff from working at a computer with poor posture. If you need to stretch your Rhomboids be sure to stretch your pectoral muscles as well. If … Read more…
4SXH75EY694F The Psoas muscle is a strong muscle at the front of your hip. It often affects your low back causing pain. If you sit for long periods of time be sure to stretch the Psoas muscle often. Be sure … Read more…
Low back pain is no laughing matter. Whether it’s due to a sports injury, bad posture or a repetitive strain injury at work, most of us at one point in time have had low back pain. No matter what the … Read more…
To stretch your Levator Scapula muscle, begin in a seated position. With your shoulders relaxed and head in a natural position, carefully TUCK YOU CHIN TOWARDS YOUR RIGHT ARMPIT. If more pressure is needed to feel the stretch you can … Read more…
How to stretch the Upper Trapezius muscle To Stretch your Upper Trapezius Muscle start in a seated position, with your shoulders relaxed and head in a natural position. Carefully bend your neck to bring your right ear toward you right … Read more…