Vancouver Massage Therapy: What is Fascia? Fascia has been a hot topic for many years, at our clinic and in general. We decided to update and revamp this article from one of our previous blogs on Fascia for your interest. Under the umbrella of Vancouver Massage Therapy, there are many techniques for working with…
As Summer is quickly coming to an end, why not pre-book your RMT appointments at Broadway Wellness in Vancouver. Fall and Winter are often the busiest times in the Health and Wellness industry. Booking massage appointments at the last minute can often lead to not being able to see your therapist when you need to….
You may already be aware that the skill a Registered Massage Therapist wields can help you to improve flexibility and range of motion, reduce pain related to tight, knotted, and torn muscles, release nerve compression, improve circulation, heal scar tissue, and enhance your overall energy and vitality, but you may not know that massage therapy…
Massage Therapy Article: Fascial Contraction and Musculoskeletal Dynamics According to a paper by Robert Schleip PhD et al, Fascia Is Able to Actively Contract and May Thereby Influence Musculoskeletal Dynamics. Fascial tissues form a ubiquitous network throughout the body. Does fascia possess the capacity for cellular contraction? Could it play an active role in musculoskeletal…
Vancouver RMT Article: The Fascia Research Congress 2022 The Fascia Research Society (FRS) supports collaboration between clinicians, researchers and academicians. This is to further our understanding of the properties and functions of fasciae. The FRS has been offering a Fascia Research Congress since 2007 in cities internationally. Boston, Amsterdam, Washington DC, Vancouver, Berlin. Upcoming is…
It’s almost Spring in Vancouver. With the sun shining more often and the days growing longer, more people are getting outside and being active. Sports Massage Therapy can be a helpful part of gearing up for a physical fitness routine in Vancouver outdoor months. You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit from a…
Vancouver Massage Therapy Article of the Week: Registered Massage Therapy for Post Op Recovery and Accelerated Healing Full link to article here Having surgery can be a stressful experience that can leave the body feeling tense and uncomfortable. As the body finds its way to heal from the experience there may be…
What comes to mind when you hear the term “Massage Therapy”? Do you think of an occasional treat for yourself at a hotel spa after a hard week of work, or are you more inclined to imagine a focused treatment of a bothersome health condition or injury that may be causing you headaches, stiffness, or…
Breathing: such a natural part of life, and something so intuitive we are hardly even aware of. Take a moment and think about your breathing. Are they long, relaxed breaths, or are they short and shallow? We never think about our breathing until we begin to have problems with it. Quickened, shorter breathing can be…
Vancouver Massage Therapy Article of the Week: Many women miss the importance of caring for themselves after undergoing a cesarian section procedure. Of course, with a new born to care for it is understandable that self-care might take a back seat for a while; but hopefully with awareness, more women can achieve speedier recoveries and more…
Broadway Wellness is open for business in our new clinic space! This exciting change has taken Broadway Wellness to a bright and shiny, new, refreshed clinic space with lots of natural light. Our new location will offer a similar convenient location but many improved amenities, including elevator access and no traffic noise pollution. Where? Unit 610…
Foam rollers are on the rise as an effective form of self-massage treatment and self-care. You’ll notice more gyms and fitness centres are equipped with long cylindrical foam rollers. It is also an inexpensive option for you to continue muscle care at home through a number of exercises!
We often keep our jaw muscle tensed without even realizing it. Check in with your jaw right now – is it clenched tightly, or is it relaxed? Many people naturally keep tension in their jaw out of habit or even stress. However, this can lead to jaw pain and tenderness around that important area and up…
After surgery, recovery is extremely important and the post-rehabilitation period is a critical time. During this time, the body needs to regain its natural range of motion and strength. Massage therapy can help immensely during this transition period, and help you get back to feeling like yourself again as quick as possible.
Vancouver RMT Article of the Week Are you seated at a desk for the majority of your day? With your arms up typing, and your head orientated towards a computer screen? There are certain discomforts that can result from spending the day-to-day in the same position. Click the link or read the excerpts below or some…
Vancouver RMT Article of the Week We have all had instances where we have moved, not as our usual graceful selves, or slept funny and realized we’ve possibly strained a muscle. When we refer to having “pulled something” or “thrown out our back or neck” this can often be because of muscle strain. So, what does that…
Has your massage therapist ever suggested that you take a bath with a cup or so of Epsom salts following your massage treatment? Ever wondered why? In addition to their effect on sore muscles there is a lot of great uses for Epsom salts!
As we wrap up Massage Therapy Month in Canada, we thought we would share a pertinent article written in the Georgia Straight! Registered Massage Therapists are provincially regulated practitioners who go through a specific curriculum of classroom and hands-on learning. RMTs provide health care focused, therapeutic treatments to target a number of concerns. As detailed in the article, these…
Pregnancy is a wonderful thing but it also can come with its fair share of discomforts. One way to ease those pains is through massage. Prenatal massage is similar to regular massage therapy. However, a prenatal treatment focuses primarily on relaxing tense muscles, easing sore spots, improving circulation and mobility, and relieving mental and physical fatigue. As such, prenatal massage…
Many people with a preference for a firmer pressure massage often ask for a deep tissue massage. What exactly is a deep tissue treatment? It can be similar to the relaxing Swedish massage technique, but with firmer slow kneading strokes and a different goal for treatment. This approach allows the RMT to target deeper layers of muscle…
We know that a massage therapy leaves us with a sense of calm and relief but how much do you know about what goes on in the body- behind the scenes? The science of massage is something that is being researched more and more. Along with each physical change that you may notice there is…