By Loosen Up Bodywork, on January 11th, 2012
Who better deserves and needs a great massage than a mother-to-be?
Pregnancy can be a very stressful time in a woman’s life, on the physical level as well as on the emotional. Prenatal massage is beneficial for both the body and the mind by increasing the blood and lymph circulation, relaxing the body . . . → Read More: What is Prenatal Massage?
By Loosen Up Bodywork, on December 8th, 2011
Massage is the perfect gift to give yourself for the holidays. Receiving a massage is a great strategy for holiday survival to lower your blood pressure and help you endure the jam-packed stores.
Hitting the ice skating rink? Enhance your athletic performance as you display your Olympian ice skating talent. Massage can . . . → Read More: Massage – The Perfect Gift for Yourself
By Loosen Up Bodywork, on November 9th, 2011
If you have pain or discomfort in your neck and shoulders, try these tips at work to reduce pain and prevent possible injury. Try these out and see which ones you like. Then focus on those for a week or two until they become habit. After mastering those, you may want to add . . . → Read More: Tips to Save Your Neck and Shoulders
By Loosen Up Bodywork, on October 5th, 2011
1. Consider eliminating some of the repetitiveness of your work.
Can you rotate jobs with your fellow workers? Combined with better workplace design, this can allow you to engage different muscle groups than just your typing muscles.
Cut back your computer time if possible. This may mean reducing your recreational computer usage.
. . . → Read More: Tips for Relieving Joint & Muscle Pain & Stiffness at Your Desk
By Loosen Up Bodywork, on October 1st, 2011
Good posture, exercise & correct body mechanics help keep your back to be strong & flexible. The muscles, ligaments & discs of your back do a big job, supporting your spine & moving the weight of your body.
Help protect your back with mindful movement:
1. Spread your feet shoulder width apart for stability when moving . . . → Read More: Save Your Back with Mindful Movement