Is your lower back tight especially on one side, more so than another? If so, your quadratus lumborum might be tight. You can stretch it by what I think is the worlds best lower back stretch. Simply put one hand on the wall and cross your legs. Dip your hips straight into the wall till you feel a little stretch and then push your butt straight back until you feel a big stretch. Hold for about 15 to 20 seconds, relax and repeat another 3 times. Make sure to repeat this on the other side.
Yoga for menstrual pain
Menstrual pain affects most women at some point in their life, and not only can it be mentally annoying but it can be very physically painful. Yoga along with breathwork has been shown to be a great natural relief for this monthly pain. Here is a quick read link that includes 6 different yoga poses to help diminish your cramping.
https://www.doyou.com/6-yoga-poses-to-relieve-menstrual-cramps-37359/
Guasha for Facial Wrinkles and Swelling
Gua sha is a very easy technique to perform on yourself. Gentle Guasha on the face can increase facial tightness, reduce wrinkles, and inflammation. Follow this simple chart and the direction of the arrows daily for 5 – 10 minutes and let the results show for themselves!
continue readingReflexology for Anxiety
Reflexology is a type of massage that uses light to moderate pressure on specific points in the feet, hands, or ears. These points correspond to certain body parts and organs. By massaging these points, beneficial effects can be experienced by the other part or organ. Massage movements are slow and deliberate, allowing the patient to relax and calm the mind. Here’s a great educational article about the benefits for reflexology on the mind.
https://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2014/11/27/reflexology-and-anxiety
Wrist Health
Our wrists are one of the most complex structures of our bodies yet we tend to neglect taking care of them. In this video they talk about exercises for older people but as a massage therapist I feel this video is good for everyone. With so many adults working remotely and kids doing remote schooling our fingers and wrists are being used in manners that can create long-term problems if not addressed during early onset of dysfunction. I would recommend these stretches and exercises to anyone who wants to be proactive with their wrist health.

