Broadway Wellness is excited to welcome two new Registered Massage Therapists to our Vancouver massage therapy clinic! Chanel Jorsvik and Stacey Spring have recently joined our team, both bringing a range of interests and experience to the table. Keep reading to learn more about them and their areas of specialization. Chanel Jorsvik Chanel’s training includes…
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…
Trigger points are hyper-sensitive, tightened areas that can occur in any of the more than 400 muscles in the human body. These spots (or nodules) are located within taut bands in the muscle. They can cause pain, burning, stinging, weakness, numbness, and other symptoms. They have a unique property called referred pain, meaning they can…
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!
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…
What are the benefits of receiving therapeutic massage treatments? Massage can help manage stress, reduce pain and increase range of motion and mobility. The emotional improvements can often be just as important as the physical benefits. These emotional benefits include but are not limited to: Decreased anxiety Enhanced sleep quality Greater energy Improved concentration. Increased circulation Reduced fatigue…
Maybe you’ve got painful ‘knots’ in your back and shoulders or a sore lower lumbar. Or perhaps sore hamstrings or calves from a big walk or run. And of course everyone can feel an achy tightness in the arches of their feet after a long day at work. All this and there’s no one around…
How do Epsom Salts work to soothe your muscles? Here’s an explanation: Magnesium is one of the main components of Epsom salt. It is a mineral that the body needs and, unlike most minerals, is can absorb through the skin as you soak in the bath. The mineral helps relax skeletal muscles by flushing lactic acid…
Everyone can benefit from a good stretch. If you work 9am-5pm at a desk job and you feel tension anywhere from your hamstrings up to your neck and shoulders, you should stretch. If you are athletic and constantly on the go, running, biking, hiking around this beautiful city, you should stretch. Maybe you already incorporate…
With winter in full swing and the sound of snow falling calling to us from the mountains, anyone who lives near a ski resort has hopefully already tuned up their skis and boards and is hitting the runs as much as time and money will allow. What every skier or boarder will inevitably notice on…
A high percentage of patients of amputation often describe feelings of tingling, stinging, twisting, pins and needles, and stabbing pain in a highly localized area. These sensations can range from mild and infrequent to severe and chronic. As the frequency and intensity of the sensations tends to diminish over time, many patients report that they…
Simply put, keeping our pelvic floor muscles strong as we age gives us greater control over the bowel and bladder. If the pelvic floor muscles are allowed to weaken over time, internal organs lose critical support and can contribute to difficulty controlling the release of urine, faeces, and wind. Childbirth, constipation, and obesity are common…
We all know the benefits that massage therapy has on our physical health, but a lesser known fact is that it has a positive affect on our mental health and wellness too. If you think about the connection between our body and mind, it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that studies have proven the effectiveness…
What started with a hopeful vision back in 2004, of three therapists, and two treatment rooms, soon relocated and expanded to 2501 Spruce St. There we share a stunning, expansive, window-lined treatment facility holding seven treatment rooms and 13 therapists – including 10 Registered Massage Therapists, two Naturopathic Doctors, and one Chiropractor. Our clinic practitioners…
We’d like to introduce you to fascia, the thin sheath that encloses our muscles and organs, and help you understand its function, how it can be damaged, and the importance of helping it to heal and return to its intended state. Fascia has been described (perhaps for lack of a better description) to resemble that…
Broadway Wellness Clinic News We welcome Laura Rivere, RMT, our most recent addition to Broadway Wellness. Below is a message from Laura: “Passionate about working with my hands from a very young age, I am truly honoured to be able to help others through the practice of massage therapy. As a massage practitioner, I consider…
People with multiple sclerosis suffer from their immune system attacking their nerves causing nerve damage. Multiple sclerosis affects the spinal cord and brain inflicting pain and causing mobility issues, among other symptoms. Although the treatment of multiple sclerosis usually involves medication to subdue the symptoms, in some cases massage therapy can be a beneficial supplement…
Massage therapy has been used by healthcare practitioners for thousands of years as an effective treatment for an almost countless list of injuries and illnesses. As far back as 2500 BC, Chinese writings express the use of massage for a broad range of medical purposes, and is understood and promoted as an indispensable treatment option…
Chiropractic care has been evolving over the years, and it needs to be expressed that there is more to it than the common misconception that chiropractors only move joints and bones. As a matter of fact, it’s now evident that quality chiropractic care can improve brain function. This improvement restores regulation of the human body’s…
For thousands of years, massage therapy has displayed roots in many different cultures. There are a multitude of techniques and styles a therapist can employ using varying degrees of manipulation and pressure to soft tissue and muscles. Scientific research has proven that massage therapy has beneficial effects on pain and other symptoms associated with a…