Sports Massage in Auckland

Muscular pain

Does Bodywork Helps Muscle Function? If you consider that muscle makes up the major part of a body’s weight (from 70% to 80%), and that there are more than 600 muscles in your body, it is not surprising that people think of bodywork as “muscle-work”. Because of this, a good knowledge of muscles should help [...]

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Breathe Easy

Does breathing ever cross your mind? Most people hardly ever think about it, as it is an “automatic” activity that takes care of itself. It may be true that your body will take another breath automatically, but how can your awareness of your breathing benefit you? How does your breath affect other aspects of your [...]

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Brush your skin

With skin playing such an important role in your health, you want to keep it in good condition. One tool you can use at home is skin brushing. Employed throughout history, skin brushing offers several benefits: • Assists exfoliation— Inactive, aging skin does not shed dead cells as readily as does youthful skin • Stimulates [...]

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Skin care

Since skin is the medium in which the massage therapist works to create a healthier client, it’s a fitting subject to address. What an amazing role skin plays in your health! If your primary skin concerns have been what SPF rating your sun screen has, read on and gain a new appreciation for an old [...]

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My Aching Back

Oh, My Aching Back! Maintaining a healthy back is vital to your overall health. As your own “information super highway” runs through your spinal cord—sending messages that affect every aspect of your health—you want to do everything possible to facilitate its proper function. An ancient adage from Yoga states “You are as young as your [...]

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