Getting out of bed, learning a new language, writing your memoirs… with most things in life, getting started is the hardest part. When it comes to running, how you get started is also your key to success.
Useful Information About Hydration
Chances are you're not thinking of your vertebrae when you suddenly feel like you could grow a cactus on your tongue and realize you haven't drunk water all day. Yet just like every other part of your body, your spine needs adequate water to function properly. And so hydration plays an important role in back health.
Massage for Scars
Almost all of us carry stories on our skin, etched in the form of scars. While some may tell tales of resilience and courage, scars can also be bothersome and limit movement. When our friend Mary Ellen donated a kidney to her daughter, her doctors stressed the importance of movement, walking, and regaining strength. But there's another often-overlooked aspect of post-transplant care: scar massage.
Stay Fit and Age Gracefully
Let's face it, aging isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Wrinkles creep in, joints get achy, and that youthful bounce in our step starts to fade. But before you resign yourself to a rocking chair and endless reruns, there's good news: staying fit as you age is possible, and it can make you feel like a million bucks.
Why People Like Chiropractic
Chiropractic Costs Less
What Causes Back Pain?
These Herbs Are Good For Your Nerves
Is Barefoot Running Better for Your Joints?
Never Cross Your Legs! (For More Than 30 Minutes)
Massage for Insomnia
Massage for headaches and migraines
Massage for Workout Recovery
Massage for Fatigue
Life can be exhausting! Part of living a vital life is taking care of yourself when you’re running on empty. Massage can provide restorative support to counteract the stress our bodies and minds endure. Whether you’re worn out from the daily grind or battling a chronic condition, massage therapy can reduce fatigue and help you live your best life.
Do I Move It or Do I Rest It?
Chiropractic Instead of Surgery
Our neighbor Joe developed a bulging disk in his spine that eventually made it hard for him to stand for longer than a few minutes at a time. Reluctantly, he visited a spine specialist and was told he needed back surgery. Fortunately for Joe, his family urged him to get a second opinion. In Joe's case he was able to recover without having the surgery. Many experts agree that surgery should be your last resort, but what other options are there?
Whiplash at the Dog Park
We love dogs. And we love the dog park. Aside from an occasional canine kerfluffle, the dog park is most always a joyous place. We do know of one neighbor though who was bowled over by a couple rowdy dogs and suffered whiplash. Whiplash is usually associated with car crashes, but it can also occur in some other surprising ways.
Fighting the Fire of Inflammation
At Parkside, we're always looking not only to relieve the immediate discomfort a condition may be causing, but also to treat the underlying cause of an issue. When it comes to joint pain, the cause is often inflamation. Let's look at how small changes in your lifestyle, along with visits to your friendly neighborhood massage therapist, can help fight the fire of inflammation.
Massage for Asthma
Massage for Mental Health
The current state of our mental health is stark: In the U.S., 21% of adults — 50 million of us — are experiencing a
mental illness. And 55% currently receive no treatment. Knowing these surprising facts will hopefully help to dispel longstanding stigmas around mental health challenges. Let’s look at three recent studies to see how therapeutic massage can play an important role in relieving mental health symptoms.