Month: May 2017

How dysfunctional breathing can effect your performance and pain

Many clients wonder why physiotherapists often work on breathing as part of your recovery or rehabilitation. Improvement in the mechanics and pattern of your breath can have a major impact on your performance during activity, minimize tension around the neck and shoulders, and help with muscular stability during exercise. In fact, several studies have demonstrated […]

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How often should I come in for a massage?

Almost without fail, during a massage with a new client, I get asked “How often should I come in for massage?” There is no universal answer to that question. Here are most of the factors I take into account when answering: What brings you in for this visit? Acute pain/ new injury: Frequency of treatments […]

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