Symptom Vs. Root Cause Have you have had an injury, or dealt with chronic pain, and worked with a Registered Massage Therapist? If so, you may have heard the term “Symptom” Vs “Root cause”. You may have received treatment in a different area than where your symptoms reside. Did you find it frustrating, to receive…
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…
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…
Vancouver Massage Therapy: Myofascia In the Vancouver Massage Therapy field, there are many approaches for Myofascia. But before we get into the details of this technique let’s start with what exactly is fascia? What is Fascia? Vancouver Massage Therapists focused on Myofascia keep the following in mind with their approach: Fasciae is a very fine…
Vancouver Massage Therapist Brent Scrivner – Rolfer / Structural Integrator We are excited to be welcoming Brent Scrivner, RMT in Vancouver, to our team at Broadway Wellness. Brent is a Vancouver Massage Therapist who is a Certified Rolfer / Structural Integrator. The philosophy behind Brent’s work and the method of Rolfing Structural Integration in which…
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…
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 Therapist Article of the Week: What is Craniosacral Therapy? What is Craniosacral therapy? Craniosacral therapy a modality or approach focused on manually releasing the cranium, spine, and meninges (layers of connective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord). This modality is used by trained practitioners across many healthcare professions. At Broadway Wellness, and…
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…
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…
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!
The average person spends 4.9 hours a day looking down at their phone, whether that be texting or surfing the internet. That means for nearly a fifth of your day, your head is being forced into an unnatural downwards position, which can cause muscle tension and neck pain and put unusual pressure on your spine….
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!
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…
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…