One question that I am often asked during a massage is “What are some lower back stretches that I can do between now and my next massage?” I have complied a list of 4 massages that you can do between your sessions to help relieve lower back pain. Stretches for …
Papaya Salad (Som Tam Thai) (2 Servings) Ingredients 100g green papaya 2 cloves of garlic — peel skin off 1-5 fresh small green chilies 2 long beans — cut into 1 inch long 1 tomatoes — cut in half and sliced into 6—8 pieces 2 tablespoons peanuts — roasted 1 …
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a disorder in which the connective tissue, known as the shoulder capsule, surrounding the glenohumeral joint becomes inflamed and stiff. This disorder can greatly restrict motion and cause chronic pain. Frozen shoulder, medically referred to as adhesive capsulitis is a painful and disabling condition that …
This time of year some common questions that I hear while clients are on my table is “What is the IT band?” and “Why is my IT band so sore (or so tight)?” These questions typically come from people who have taken a long winter off from running, cycling and/or …
What is Sciatica? A “pinched nerve” is a term that is often used to describe the medical term, sciatica. This is the name given to the pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling of the leg that is caused by pressure or injury on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of …