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Bell’s palsy is a kind of facial paralysis that results from damage to the facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve) that controls the muscles in your face. Having been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, you may worry about how to overcome it and resume your normal activities.However, with suitable treatment and time, you can recuperate from thisContinue Reading »
We use our mouths for many activities talking, eating, yawning, and laughing. When we are not engaged in these, we need to allow our jaw muscles and joints to relax. Many people have developed habits that do not permit their jaw muscles or joints (TMJ- temporomandibular joint) to relax sufficiently. The steps listed below willContinue Reading »
Plantar fasciitis is a condition where the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot, gets hurt. The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that supports the arch of your foot. When you put weight on your foot, it bends and pressures the plantar fascia. If the plantarContinue Reading »
The terms “deep tissue” massage and “full body massage” are often used interchangeably, but the two are actually quite different. So what is the difference between a deep tissue massage and a full body massage? Both terms refer to massages that target a person’s muscles and connective tissue or fascia. However, they are different inContinue Reading »
Did you know that around 80% of the body’s weight is concentrated above the shoulders? It’s true! If you’ve ever felt pain in your lower back, you’ll know that this becomes important when you realize that your weight is often concentrated above your shoulders. This can put a lot of strain on your back, leading to lower backContinue Reading »
People who suffer from anxiety often look for ways to relieve their anxiety with little success. While some anxiety treatments work for some people, others find no relief. One of the most effective — and underused — ways to reduce stress and anxiety is through massage therapy.Anxiety disorders make it difficult for people to relaxContinue Reading »
In this blog post we are going to quickly cover the top 7 reasons to see a physiotherapist. But before we dig into the content, if you are feeling pain right now and it’s not going away on its own, please don’t wait too long to seek treatment. The longer you wait to address an issue, theContinue Reading »
It only makes sense that a healthy, active person will have a better chance of longevity than an out-of-shape couch potato. But science has proven it to be true. A study published in PLOS Medical by Steven C. Moore et al, was able to link levels of physical activity with mortality rates. The study reported, “AContinue Reading »
1Avoid Caffeine Before BedEveryone has different “caffeine” cut off point. But try to limit total caffeine intake if sleep is poor, and set a “caffeine bedtime” of no caffeine after 3pm.2Set A Reverse Alarm ClockWe all have an alarm clock. Having a “reverse” alarm clock, which you set 60 minutes before bed, can tell youContinue Reading »
As we age and progress through our careers we are forced to sit more at a desk, and we are no longer challenging our joints, muscles and nerves. Here are 4 simple functional movements to maintain your function of your body. 1) Crawling:Along with strengthening the trunk, shoulders and hand muscles, crawling is one ofContinue Reading »