The Benefits of Pregnancy Massages
Massage therapy has been used for years to help improve stress and relieve muscle tension. Massages during pregnancy have often received uncertain responses from the health community regarding their safety and purpose. However, recent medical research has shown that massage...
Read more5 Elite Athletes and Their Approach to Sleep
Three years ago, Burrard Massage Therapy discussed the benefits of better sleep habits. If you wake up early every day, you’ll also form a habit of sleeping early. It results in quality rest, which then helps you fight fatigue....
Read morePillows And Neck Pain
How are they related If you wake up in the morning with a stiff neck or excruciating neck pain, it’s probably because of the pillow that you slept on. Headache is also a consequence of neck pain, and caused...
Read moreHow Many Times A Week Should You Be Exercising
So, how many times a week should you be exercising? Frankly, there is no definite answer to this. Most health and fitness experts have their own take on this and nobody has come to a single unanimous conclusion on...
Read moreFat Versus Muscle: Which Is Heavier
One of the constant debates in bodybuilding centers on fat versus muscle. Is it really true that fat is heavier than muscle, or is it the other way around? Well, it is a fact that 1 pound of muscle...
Read moreHow Deep Tissue Massage Gets Rid Of Your Pain
Have you considered getting a deep tissue massage? It is one of the most intense therapeutic massages you can have, which stimulates the body and energizes you, offering instant relief for chronic muscle pain and other muscle dysfunctions. It...
Read more3 Apps To Get You In Great And Healthy Shape
When it comes to getting more healthy, often we are great at starting a routine, but then we seem to fall off of the wagon a couple of weeks and months later. At the same time, we always are...
Read moreHow To Combat Pain Between The Shoulder Blades
Experiencing persistent pain between your shoulder blades? Don’t worry – this is a common complaint and one that’s usually caused by lifestyle factors or poor posture rather than anything serious. It’s also known as interscapular pain, and it can...
Read moreWhy You Absolutely Have To Stretch Before Every Workout
Have you ever been tempted to skip stretching before your daily work-out? You’re not the only one. We’re all busy these days, and sometimes just finding the time to commit to health-boosting exercises in the morning is hard enough, without...
Read moreGuide To Lesser Back Pain Without The Drugs
Tons of studies lately have come out detailing the risks of aspirin and ibuprofen which are typically prescribed to relieve back pain. But if you want to cut out harmful pharmaceuticals, how do you get rid of that nasty...
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