Should you be ‘nudged’ into better health without you even knowing?
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"The popular notion of “nudging” is based on the idea we can push people gently towards doing what’s best for their health."
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Massage Therapy in Lambton County
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Richard primary professional interest is in sports injuries and concussions, treatments may include: myofascial release, sports massage, acupuncture, cupping, therapeutic movement, self-care strategies, and pain education. When not in the clinic his favorite activities are hiking, camping and kayaking.
Read MoreComplementary Treatment for a Patient with Migraine Headaches
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In 2017 The Lancet - Global Burden of Disease study, listed migraine headaches are one of the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment including manual therapy, acupuncture, education and exercise as part of a multi-modal approach to decrease the individual’s headache frequency, intensity, duration and acute medication requirements.
Read MoreThoracolumbar Fascia
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The diagnosis of non-specific low back pain implies no known pathoanatomical cause, however there is still of discussion around the idea that the thoracolumbar fascia may be a contributor to this type of low back pain
Siegfried Mense one of the world leading researchers on muscle pain suggest that inflammation (chronic and acute) of the thoracolumbar fascia has the ability to stimulate neurogenesis of free nerve endings and sensitize nerves.
Read MoreThe Effect of Abdominal Massage on Constipation and Quality of Life
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It has been proposed that abdominal massage may be of benefit for patients who suffer from constipation. A biopsychosocial framework helps put into context the interconnected and multidirectional interaction between: physiology, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, culture, and beliefs.
In terms of clinical responses to massage therapy there are a couple of proposed mechanisms of action, including but not limited to: neurodynamics, contextually aided recovery, and neuromodulation
Read MoreMassage Therapy and Sciatica
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Massage therapists are uniquely suited to incorporate a number of rehabilitation strategies for patients with sciatic pain. Sciatic pain may be causes by disc herniation, spondylolisthesis or soft tissue irritation.
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