If you suffer from chronic neck and back pain you are not alone. Today millions of people suffer from it on a regular basis. Typically a person’s occupation, whether physical or sedentary, can be one of the main causes of the pain. Dentists, dental hygienists, hair dressers, barbers, construction workers, plumbers,truck drivers, electricians and factory workers Read More
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Gluteal Amnesia – Your Butt Is Why Your Back Hurts
Our increasingly sedentary lifestyles are leading to what experts are calling “Gluteal Amnesia.” While new technologies, automation and robotics result in productivity gains, they often create jobs that are less active and more sedentary. Sitting has become the new smoking. Gluteal Amnesia is when the gluteal muscles (primarily your butt muscles) no longer function Read More
Relaxation Through Massage and Other Means Impacts Heart Health
February is heart month Massage is a caring gift that fits most people’s values and budgets. It’s heart month! It is a good time to remind everyone about the seriousness of heart disease and its prevention. Relaxation and heart health A range of techniques including massage, relaxing music, guided relaxation, meditation, conscious breathing and yoga Read More
Meditation at Bodyworks in Plymouth Changes Lives
We have been saying for quite some time there are pretty impressive benefits to meditating. Dr. Deepak Chopra says that there are more than 1,000 scientific studies documenting the benefits of meditation which enhance the health of the mind, body and emotions.. They go on to categorize the benefits as physical and mental/emotional. What we Read More
Massage Therapy Helps Repetitive Strain Injuries and Chronic Pain
Relieve pain and restore movement Repetitive activities can cause pain and dysfunction. These are commonly known as repetitive strain injuries (RSI’s). These types of injuries can affect anyone from tennis players to office workers, golfers to carpenters. Frozen shoulder, tendinitis, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and plantar fascitis are some examples of RSI’s. Do you Read More