Self Care & Health Maintenance
Running is a fantastic way to improve both physical and mental health and as the snow melts around town, many of us will want to return to or pick up running this spring.
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There are a few helpful hints to help you adhere to your prescribed program.
Read MoreRecovering from a race is an important part of your training plan as an ultra runner. By following these steps, you will decrease your risk of injuries and will be able to be back on the trails faster and healthier. …
Read MoreRecovering from a race is an important part of your training plan as a mountain biker. By following these steps, you will decrease your risk of injury and will be able to be back on the saddle faster. 1-Cool…
Read MoreHead injuries are no laughing matter. Concussions, however slight, should be monitored closely. View or download our concussion handout.
Read MoreMyofascial cupping involves the combination of massage and gliding of negatively pressurised cups over the body. It is a different technique to traditional cupping, such as with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Marking the skin is not part of the desired treatment outcome…
Read MoreIn ancient times the Sun was the most revered natural object of worship. In Roman, Greek, Celtic and many other “pagan” religions the sun was seen as the most powerful god, giving light, heat and life to the crops and…
Read MoreWhat is the pelvic floor? Why is it important? Should I do kegels? Is leaking when I cough/sneeze/jump/run a normal part of aging? How does this relate to my back pain? Why is breathing part of this? Is my core…
Read MoreAlthough the history of its therapeutic benefits dates back centuries ago, massage therapy has only gained popularity and recognition in North American health care in recent decades. What once was a luxury at a spa, is now part of most…
Read MoreBreathing is an essential function of life. Like the workings of your heart and other internal organs, your breathing is an automatic response- governed by the autonomic nervous system, which works without conscious effort. But the breath is unique in…
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