You’ve probably joked that you need to book massages to maintain your sanity, but did you know there is some truth to that? Research shows that massages are good for your mental health and well-being. In fact, you should make them a part of your repertoire of helpful...
So, what and where is the South Bay? The South Bay stretches from Palos Verdes to El Segundo along the beach, plus some inland communities. The name comes from its location which spans along the southern shore of Santa Monica Bay. The vibe is more surf town with an...
What foods will make your tendonitis worse? What is tendonitis? Tendonitis is a condition that involves painful inflammation of tendons and surrounding ligaments in the knee, elbow, wrist, hip or ankle. Although it can be caused by an injury, it’s usually the product...
Massage is one of the most effective treatments we have in combatting depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and pain. Did you know that the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) believes that massage therapy can be effective for stress relief? Some of us live...
Sciatica Pain and & Ways to Treat it So what exactly is sciatica? Sciatica is defined as pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back. It’s most commonly known to cause pain, tingling, or...
How To Be Good To Yourself Did you have a rough year? Maybe it went ok, but you know you should’ve taken more “me” time and showed yourself some kindness. That’s no problem! You can start now because better late than never, right? Even with a busy schedule and a full...
Stress Relief Gifts That Any Loved One Would Be Happy To Get We all have at least one person in our lives that we KNOW could use some rest and relaxation (Shoot! You might even be that person). You know, that individual that seems to always be busy and stressed out....
Should I Get a Sports, Swedish, or Deep Tissue Massage? You just got back from work and your head is pounding. It’s been a rough a week and your new exercise regimen has you feeling more tired than usual. You feel the muscle knots really building up and know you’re...
Flexibility training isn’t just for gymnasts or yoga masters. It’s beneficial for everyone. When we think of health and fitness, we often overlook the importance of stretching. In fact, when was the last time you worked on your flexibility? It’s been that long, huh?...
Walking, running, dancing, physical activity in general…can start to take a toll on your knees. Next to back pain, knee pain is one of the most common complaints from both the young and old. Knee pain is something that affects millions of people every day. It’s not a...
