Registered Massage Therapist, Katie Karl, offers paraffin wax treatment in conjunction with her massage services. Adding a paraffin treatment to your massage can have multiple benefits! What is Paraffin Wax? Paraffin wax is a natural emollient that helps make the skin supple and soft while also delivering a…
Walking – it’s the simplest thing you can do to give yourself a workout. Even 15 minutes a day can start you on the way to an activity habit.Walking is the easiest choice when the weather is agreeable, but don’t let a little rain or light snow keep…
Many of us turn to knitting to pass the time and can be a great exercise for those with hand pain. However, knitting is a repetitive motion and can lead to a variety of injuries, much like typing, sewing and other repetitive tasks. Knitting can cause strain not…
This year has been an interesting one with many people suddenly transitioning to working from home, in many cases from their dining room table! As many are finding out, this set up can contribute to pain and discomfort as we are sitting for long periods of time at…
Does your job find you sitting most of the day?While sitting can seem restful, keep in mind that staying in any one position for long periods of time can cause strain and injury to your muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Sustained sitting can take a toll on your…
High performance athletes treat exercising like a ritual, following a specific routine each time they hit the gym helping them avoid injuries. Putting more stress on your body can lead to aches and pains, but if you follow a few simple steps you can make sure you’re not…
Playing sports, sitting at a desk all day, or even running outside are all simple actions performed in our day-to-day lives. But, did you know that most of these actions require repetitive movement that can often cause muscle strain. The motions of everyday activities can sometimes contribute to…
During late fall and all the way into early spring, we see our temperatures swing widely from well above zero to frigidly below. Some days can seem quite warm giving us a sense of respite from the cold weather but we must still be careful going out and…
We live in a world where we’re constantly in a hurry, juggling multiple tasks and carrying our belongings with us everywhere. And, believe it or not, this can have serious consequences on your back health. In fact, back pain sends more patients to doctors than any condition other…
Concussions are called an ‘invisible injury’ because its symptoms aren’t always easy to recognize and even MRI imaging isn’t perfect at identifying a concussion. But with this kind of brain trauma, the effects are all too real. According to Scientific American, one blow to the head may increase…