Pilates vs Yoga

Pilates vs Yoga

Yoga or Pilates? They seem so similar; how do you choose?​ Pilates and yoga both use a mat; both are available as a class at the gym, via streaming online video and on DVD; both help to create that long, lean physique you want; but what’s the best choice? Here’s a...
Achilles tendon injury (Tendinopathy)

Achilles tendon injury (Tendinopathy)

What is Tendinopathy? An Achilles tendon injury (tendinopathy) is one of the most common causes of pain felt behind the heel and up the back of the ankle when walking or running. While Achilles tendinopathy affects both active and inactive individuals, it is most...
4 habits that bring on pain

4 habits that bring on pain

Always standing the same way, or holding your phone on the same side? You’re likely not aware that you are creating tightness, and asymmetry that can eventually cause problems. Here is some great advice to tackle some these offenders. You carry your bag on one...
Six easy ways to ease foot pain

Six easy ways to ease foot pain

Do your feet ache after a long day and you can’t convince anyone to massage them for you? That’s just not right! There are plenty of quick and easy, stretches and exercises, that can relieve foot aches and pains.In fact you wouldn’t even have to...
Massage benefits for athletes

Massage benefits for athletes

Sports massage focuses on areas of the body that are over worked, and stressed from repetitive and often overused movements. The benefits: Reduces inflammatory markers that minimizes Delayed onset muscle soreness or ( DOMS) Promotes flexibility and decreases the risk...