Massage After Exercise Myth Busted (opt for a stretching session instead!)

One of the biggest myths in massage therapy is that massage can help release lactic acid from the muscles by increasing circulation.  While this has be dis-proved and there are no studies to support this theory(that I am aware of), I continue to see it listed on websites as a benefit to massage.  Infact massage [...]

Friday Five: Surprising Benefits of Active Isolated Stretching

I often find that people underestimate the power of stretching.  And I’m not talking that fast little 3-10 minute half-hearted routine I see people doing at the gym after their workout. I’m also not talking about the static stretching that recent studies have found to be in large ineffective. (Static stretching.  You know the stretching [...]