This time of year in Indiana can be challenging for our bodies due to the change in weather. The cold seems to make the body stiff for many people restricting their range of motion. I found this video to share with you that talks about a couple of common back pain areas and what you can do at home to help yourself out. Don’t forget that massage therapy is always a great complimentary modality to home/self care. Just a heads up, we will be having our Black Friday specials soon so keep an eye out.

Sean LMT

With the quarantine forcing more people to work remotely with computers and more typing I am seeing quite a bit of dysfunction in the finger, hands and wrists. So in this blog I’m going to go over a little bit about the anatomy that is in play and what steps you can do to help improve the tightness in your fingers, wrist and forearms.

Let me start by explaining that in the hand we have intrinsic (within the hand) and extrinsic (away from the hand) muscles that move the fingers and the wrist. Each group is used simultaneously whenever we use our fingers but the extrinsic are more geared to strength and intrinsic for fine movement. So hopefully you can see how extra typing can start to cause issues for people in their hands and wrists. If we go long periods with tension in these flexors we start to run into problems like carpal tunnel syndrome or nerve impingements. Stretching is one of the best ways to keep balance in this area. All you have to do is hold your hand up like you are holding a tray and gently bend your fingers down then do the same for the thumb. If you are having persistent problems then you may need a massage or other treatments depending on your individual situation. For a more detailed assessment come see us for a massage.

Thank you for taking the time to read what I have to say. If you have any questions please reach out to me at 219-395-9928.

Sean Devine LMT

In the flexor dominant and emotional society that we live in the rotator cuff is problematic for many people. We see anything from minor aggravations to tears all caused by various reasons.

Prevention has been labeled the best medicine and when it comes to the rotator cuff I couldn’t agree more. I put a link to a very helpful video in this post that talks about what to do if you have already injured your rotator cuff. As always see your doctor or other professional for treatment options. Massage is one of the best ways to prevent dysfunction in the shoulder joint and can identify issues before they become a problem. You are always welcome to come see one of our great massage therapists for your muscular needs.

Sean Devine LMT

Muscle memory is a term that many people use but do they even understand what they are talking about? In this blog I will explain what we are talking about and how it effects our well-being.

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The transverse abdominis is a vital muscle for core and spinal stability. In today’s society of sitting long hours at work, commuting, and watching tv this muscle becomes under-active. I found this quick video you can use to get this muscle active again. If you are looking for more in-depth information come see me at the clinic.

https://youtu.be/GX3PVLFjheg Here’s the link to that video.

Enjoy! Sean LMT

Best time to drink water:

1. After waking up – Activate Internal Organs
2. Before a workout – protect against dehydration during your workout
3. After a workout – Brings the heart rate back to normal
4. Half an hour before a meal – Helps with digestion
5. Before taking a bath – To help lower blood pressure
6. Before going to bed – Replenish any fluid loss
7. When you are feeling sick – Hydrate body for proper function
8. When you are feeling tired – Recharge your body
9. When you are by sick people – Don’t let anything settle in the body

Did you know.. Rolling a tennis ball on the bottom of the foot helps with back pain and foot pain.

Gently apply as much pressure as you can tolerate to push the ball into the floor. Rolling the ball back and forth from your toes to your heel. Roll the ball for 30 seconds and switch to the other foot. Perform the rolling massage tennis ball exercise two to four days per week to prevent foot-related injuries

Did you know.. 3 carrots give you enough energy to walk 3 miles and they were first grown as medicine, not food.

Did you know.. Apples are actually stronger than caffeine when it comes to keeping a person awake.

Reduces swelling and oedema in hands, feet and ankles.

Relieve headaches, stress and anxiety

Pregnancy massage can lessen sciatic pain.

Relieve muscle tension and joint pain

Eases muscular discomforts and tightening that can be experienced throughout the body.

Increased relaxation and relief of emotional tension which in turn can help with insomnia.

Promote better sleep, relaxation, and hormonal regulation.

Bring health to your newborn

In a time of uncertainty about health and viruses I want to address the importance of a strong immune system. Let us dive into this subject with first understanding a medical condition called marasmus.

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