Deep Tissue Massage- No Pain No Gain?
Deep Tissue Massage Deep tissue is a style of massage therapy that is slower and firmer compared to other massage techniques. This type of massage uses firm pressure and slow strokes and focus on the deepest layers of muscle tissue and fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that forms our tendons and ligaments surrounds’ all […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Put Your Best Foot Forward Plantar Fasciitis causes intense pain on the heel and bottom of the foot. The diagnosis is based on your signs and symptoms and in some cases an ultrasound. Often the cause of plantar fasciitis is not clear. We will discuss why plantar fasciitis is not a foot problem followed by […]
How To Use Your Extended Healthcare Benefits
Calgarians want more vacation time and better health benefits at work. Many of us have some extended health coverage, however very few of us are actually making use of the benefits we have. Paramedical benefits, like massage, physiotherapy and acupuncture have seen an increase in usage over the last decade. But are only claimed by […]
