Written by Rachel Carroll, CNMT, LMT and Founder of The Neuromuscular Studio As you may know I am very interested in things that will help my clients with their pain. The pain puzzle is unique to everyone, and some pieces are larger than others: sleep, nutrition, hydration, exercise, work ergonomics, repetitive patterns, etc all […]
Having a baby puts your body through a tremendous amount of physical and emotional stress, to say the least. Many women take such good care of their bodies while they’re pregnant, and then once the baby arrives, they’re all but forgotten with the demands of motherhood. Many overlook the recovery time necessary to fully […]
This is the time of the year that all gardeners love. Whether it’s flowers or herbs, vegetables or fruit, gardeners are in their element right now. But that also means, it’s the time of year for a lot of work. All that work, the bending and lifting, it takes a toll on your back. So, […]
For quite some time, we’ve been shown what some people think good health looks like. Whether you’re looking at a magazine, watching TV, or scrolling through any form of social media, you’re likely shown perfectly slim, toned bodies. Health and body image are often viewed as one; however, those with a thin body aren’t […]
Chronic sleep deprivation is defined as getting less than the recommended seven or eight hours of sleep each night for an extended period of time. It isn’t just associated with new parents trying to survive that first year with a baby; anyone getting less than the necessary sleep on a regular basis is suffering from […]
Right now, you may be suddenly working from home, and many of you have never had to do that before. So that means, you may not have access to a private home office and are likely making due with what you have. You may be using your dining room table or couch for work […]
Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, this kind of isolation that we’re all facing right now is likely taking a toll on your mental health. Being distanced from your extended family, as well as close friends and coworkers, being out of a job temporarily, it can all leave you feeling unlike yourself. Here are […]
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, the space that contains the spinal cord. This is most often caused by degenerative changes that occur over time, just as with herniated discs, arthritis, compression fractures, etc. The stenosis, or narrowing of the space, can put pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. […]
More than 4.5 million Americans are living with at least one knee replacement. While there’s numerous reasons you may need knee replacement surgery, arthritis – the degenerative wear and tear on the joint over time – is the most common. Whether you’ve recently had a knee replacement or your doctor just mentioned it as […]
Massage therapists have worked and struggled for years to educate the public on the reality of the profession; not just about the benefits of the therapy, but also to disassociate the industry from those who use the legitimacy of the profession to hide illicit activities. Television and movies haven’t helped over the years, often acting to perpetuate this unfortunate […]