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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“How often should I get a massage?” is a question I hear often. The answer depends on the persons stress, pain, mental and/or physical needs and the person’s finical abilities. Coming for massages regularly will have the best outcome. Ideally a massage is once a week or every other week but can be challenge for most of us. Keep in mind, one massage session cannot undo years of damage.

Click the link below to read a short blog on CBD and Massage.

https://www.medicalmassagegroup.com/mmg-blog/what-is-cbd

The shoulders play a pivotal roll in the distribution of force from the upper extremities to the rest of the body so their alignment is crucial for staying pain free. When force is applied through the fingers and hands it passes through the wrist, up the forearm and humerus, and through the scapula to the spine.

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