Precision Therapeutics

≈ 13 — 17 min read

Are You Dehydrated??

November 1, 2018 • by Mike • 1989

Your body is made up of about 70-80% water content at birth, and can be measured at around 50% in senior populations. Depending on your body size and exertion level, it is often averaged for the majority of adults as 60%.

Suffice it to say that staying hydrated is indeed important to keep your body regulated and balanced. Haven’t we all heard about drinking eight glasses of water each day? Maybe more?

I tell people after almost every treatment to drink an extra glass of water when they get home, if not immediately after their massage. So where does this recommendation come from? Does it have to be water specifically or can it be coffee? Wine? You have questions and I have answers!

≈ 14 — 19 min read

Health & Wellness// Homecare

Contrast Bathing

August 31, 2017 • by Mike • 6648

Contrast bathing (sometimes referred to as hot/cold immersion therapy) is a type of hydrotherapy that I find most people have not specifically heard of, but probably intuitively know about. A contrast bath is more or less exactly what it sounds like: submerging your body (or more commonly, a limb) into two contrasting high- and low-temperatures of water, one after the other.

Simple enough, but is there a catch? No! It is cheap, easy, and can be quite soothing. Contrast bathing may be helpful for enhancing circulation; lessening aches, pains, and stiffness; as well as helping to boost recovery times after a workout or athletic event.

≈ 9 — 12 min read

Homecare

Levator Scapula

August 25, 2017 • by Mike • 6840

The Levator Scaupla[e] muscle is a reasonably deep shoulder mover, extending from the neck to the shoulder blade. Tightness here can replicate issues with the Trapezius muscle, but they are rooted down deeper. This is a muscle that I find issues with in about 90% of my clients. Because of this, I would argue that it is not only worth learning about, but it could actually be quite important for people to notice that this muscle can cause so much grief – especially if you have a desk job!

Continue reading to learn more about what this muscle does; how dysfunction within it can hinder every day living; as well as how best to perform a stretch on your lev. scap.

≈ 15 — 20 min read

Homecare

Foam Rolling

June 16, 2017 • by Mike • 1831

Foam rolling; some people are already shuddering at the thought (or perhaps memory of the act). Hopefully by the end of this post you will have reason to continue using it, start using it again, or try it for the first time. We will also get into some of the potential risks that are associated with it, as well as some tips for purchasing a new one. Let’s jump in!

Tag: homecare

Are You Dehydrated??

Contrast Bathing

Levator Scapula

Foam Rolling