Olympic Athletes love 'Kineseo Tape'!

Good taping is an art form. It can be the final 'touch' that makes or breaks your performance, and help to reduce injuries.

Many of the Olympic Athletes are taped in colours, and angles, you might be wondering about. A lot of them are wearing a tape called  Kineseo Tape. I wanted to know more...

Here's the scoop by Lauren O'Neil, from CBC's Community Blog, with great pictures, and info.

When you've got 5 mins - Try a Self-Massage!

It's ALWAYS the right time to be reminded to take time out of your day to RELAX!!!! 

This article even has a technique for the great number of you who say, "I have no time". Have a read, and, pay particular attention  to the '5 minute' technique.

Thanks to My Health Today, for these great tips.

"Adopting relaxation techniques can help you let go of numerous factors, including the hustle of the work day, the details of a stressful circumstance, even deep-rooted issues that can only be resolved with focused stillness. Try just a few minutes each day to accept relaxation into your routine, and find the power... read it all here"

Do You Need a Massage?

As part of Wikipedia's extensive information on the history and types of Massage,  it is defined as" enhancing muscle function and promoting relaxation and well-being."

We all strive  to lead healthy, vibrant lifestyles, with as little stress as possible. Our goals to reach for the top, often push us over the edge, causing emotional and physical tension, that can lead to muscle tightness, soreness, nervous angst, and fatigue.

Anyone shaking their head's in agreement, and saying to themselves "that's me"... needs a Massage! But, for some, everyday stress and tension, is minimal, and they have Massage because they want to. They enjoy the feeling, and the communication. Sadly, some often feel 'guilty' for going for, or wanting Massage. Don't ever let anyone tell you it's wrong to have a Massage, simply because you like it.

I encourage those who have Massage because they want to, as much as I do those because they need to!

If you've never had a Massage before, here are few tips to get you on the right track.

• If you've had an injury, and are going on the advice of your health care provider, try to get referred to someone (or a clinic) that they are familiar with. 
• Maybe you're going because you've heard great things, and, you'd like to try it. If so, talk to friends, etc, who might see someone they are very *comfortable*, and happy with. Massage is a personal thing, and, some like to keep it that way, and not share the fact that they go, or their Therapists either! In this case, a high profile Sport's Med clinic is a good place to go into, ask questions, even talk to a Therapist before hand about your needs, and concerns. If they're not open to this... you're in the wrong place.

*Earlier I used the word, comfortable. Remember, this is your Massage, and it should be a stress free experience. Do not hesitate to get up from the table at any time, if you are not being listened to by the Therapist, or feel compromised in any way.

'Chair Massage for your Staff'

'Massage Moves In' attended a web development firm's staff appreciation Summer BBQ, to provide some well-deserved R&R...