Massage – luxury or necessity?

Massage – luxury or necessity?

I frequently hear people talking about whether massage is a luxury or a necessity. In short, it can be both and very much depends on individual circumstances and priorities. For myself personally, massage is a necessity because I suffer from lower back problems and I...
Become A Human Pretzel

Become A Human Pretzel

The importance of stretching I recently went on a yoga and sound bath retreat day and absolutely loved it! I felt so deeply relaxed, both mentally and physically. I then asked myself the question, ‘why don’t I do this more often?’ I know I’m not alone in this. Many of...
Thumper Massagers – Product Review

Thumper Massagers – Product Review

Thumper Massagers are ‘at home’ massage tools, which have been created with convenience and accessibility in mind. They are handheld devices which use percussive action to work into muscles and are designed to help loosen any muscle tension and tightness being...
Headaches

Headaches

Headaches are a common ailment, which will have been experienced by most people at some point. In fact they’re so common that we often don’t give them the proper attention they deserve – we may ‘pop a pill’ or ‘sleep it off’. However, there are different types of...
Sprains and Strains

Sprains and Strains

Sprains and strains are injuries which occur to our body’s soft tissues, such as our muscles, tendons, and the ligaments – our connective tissues. However, there is a difference between the two. Sprains refer to an overstretching or tearing of ligaments which...
Therapy in Focus – Massage

Therapy in Focus – Massage

Massage Therapy – For optimal muscular and joint health Massage helps to relieve and manage pain and discomfort, to increase range of movement, to improve posture and to promote overall health and wellbeing. By keeping muscle tone and condition at its best, it allows...