Have you ever seen pictures of Michael Phelps the Olympic swimmer and wonder what the octopus-looking marks were on his back? Those marks were from massage cupping. Although massage cupping has soared in popularity recently, the practice has been around for thousands of years. It’s a great way to relieve pain and musculoskeletal injuries. But before you try massage cupping, here’s what you should know: 1. Massage Cupping Increases Blood Flow Massage Cupping works by applying suction and negative pressure via cups. These cups soften tight muscles and loosen adhesions. This release of adhesions allows fluids and blood to enter body tissues, drains excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic.
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Oct
2021
Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. It’s the practice of manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft tissue in order to improve their wellbeing or health. Not just anyone can perform a massage correctly since there are some risks associated with massages. Acquiring proper massage techniques requires training and experience. Take a look at some of the reasons why having a properly trained and experienced massage therapist is important. They Relieve Stress An experienced massage therapist has the ability to relieve stress. For centuries, people have used massages as a way to relieve their stress. In fact, recent studies have found that a proper massage significantly reduces.
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Jul
2021
Tight muscles are not only frustrating and painful, but they’re inconvenient since they limit your movement. Worst of all, they can prevent you from continuing to do the things you enjoy. Knowing what causes muscle tightness can help you manage and prevent it from happening in the first place. Take a look at some of the reasons for muscle tightness. The Main Reason Your Muscles Tighten When the muscles are in a relaxed state, the fibers have little gaps in between them. As they are contracted in an activity, those bands come closer together. If these bands remain in a certain position for a long period of time or are.
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Feb
2021
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Does it seem like your joints become stiffer during the cold, winter? No, you aren’t imagining it, and you are not alone. The winter weather can cause joints to become stiff and achy, therefore making it difficult to get around. Here are some tips to help you alleviate joint stiffness when it’s cold outside. Stay Warm Staying warm during the winter can help dramatically with joint stiffness. Although we don’t have warm weather all year long, there are still some ways to stay warm during the winter. Be sure to wear light but warm layers when going outside, ear compression socks, and wear gloves. When you’re inside the house, you.
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Oct
2020
Did you know that breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States among women? According to The U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Although many factors can affect the likelihood of a woman developing breast cancer, there are ways they can reduce the likelihood of it occurring and/or detect it early. Ladies, check out these ten habits you can incorporate into your life to reduce your risk. Get Regular Mammograms Starting at age 40, women should begin getting yearly mammograms. If you have a family history of breast cancer, your doctor may suggest yearly mammograms.
