Jennifer

Dislocation is an injury affecting a joint in the body. Any Joint can dislocate, but some joints are more prone to dislocating than others. The shoulder joint and the collar bone are the two joints that are the most common for dislocation. Dislocation is when the two bones that form a joint are no longer touching. This can happen most commonly with the shoulder joint because the contact between articulating surfaces of the arm bone and the shoulder blade is very small and it relies heavily on muscular support. Dislocations occur mainly through direct or indirect trauma. Whether it is a fall or through a sports related injury, dislocations need to be treated medically to be able to heal properly.

After medical treatment, the affected joint is usually immobilized for a period of time so that it can heal fully. During this time, the area around the joint can develop muscle spasms; this is the body’s way to attempt to stabilize the joint. Do to the lack of movement, the muscles surrounding the area can end up getting shortened which in turn affects and limits range of motion of the joint. This is where Massage Therapy can help! Massage can help increase circulation, reduce muscle spasms and increase range of motion in the joint. It can reduce muscle stiffness and decrease the healing time for the dislocation if massage therapy is done during the healing process.

If you have suffered from a dislocation, book a massage today!

Ever think about how many hours a day you stand or walk? Taking good care of your feet is important as we rely on them to take us where we need to go. Giving your feet some care could help prevent issues like Plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis from developing.

We rely on our feet everyday and most of the time we don’t even think about what it would be like if it was too painful to stand up in the morning or walk downstairs to get breakfast. Developing plantar fasciitis can cause severe pain in the arches of the foot and is usually in the tendons of the Plantar muscle that connect to the heel or just before your toes. Pain usually starts first thing in the morning and is the most severe the first couple of steps out of bed. Once the muscles on the bottom of your feet warm up the pain isn’t as bad, but without treatment the scar tissue can worsen and cause even more pain every day.

Achilles tendonitis is another over use injury that can occur if the feet and the calves if they are not taken care of. If you do a lot of walking or running regularly, the tendon on the back of your leg can build up scar tissue and become very painful with certain movements of the ankle. Massage therapy can help break down that scar tissue and relieve any pain from the calf, the heel, and into the foot.

By getting treatment regularly, you can help stop the build up of scar tissue and relieve any foot or tendon pain. Massage Therapy is great for preventative care for your feet before you develop foot related issues. If you have foot pain, book a massage today!