Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle, which is located in our buttock region, compresses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle and the sciatic nerve are in close proximity to one another. Due to the contractions or spasms of this … Read more
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is defined as pain and paresthesia of the hand in the area of distribution of the median nerve, primarily in the thumb, index, middle and part of the ring finger. It is caused by a mechanical … Read more
Individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer can experience a variety of symptoms, both as part of their treatment and as part of the disease itself. Quite often symptoms of pain, fatigue, stress and anxiety will be experienced by people … Read more
A healthy spine supports our upper body weight, while we move freely about. Our spine is designed into 3 sections: the cervical spine, thoracic spine and lumbar spine. These sections have natural curves called lordotic and kyphotic curves. Our cervical … Read more
Our feet are built to withstand motion and pressure, with the help of good supportive footwear. They often get looked over and can take quite a beating from the different types of shoes we choose to wear. It is important … Read more
Often, I will get asked the question, “What is the difference between massage therapy and manual lymph drainage?” A very good question. So, I thought I would give a simple explanation and share it as a blog post so more … Read more