Blog: Back At It Massage

Digestion and Low Energy

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

In Traditional Chinese Medicine all of the internal organ systems are interrelated. When it comes to digestion the main organ involved is the spleen. In TCM the main function of the spleen is to process. It works closely with the stomach to process food and separate out the water. It then sends the acquired qi (pronounced chee), our body’s life…

Psoas

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

Some of you may have had the unfortunate experience of me being on a psoas kick. The Psoas muscle, in my opinion, is overlooked in many treatment rooms. The first time I realized this was when I went to Edmonton to see Body Worlds and saw the psoas muscle on real human bodies. It is a HUGE muscle, with is primary action being hip flexion. Think…

Low Back and Hip Pain

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

Low back and hip pain are common health complaints. Almost everyone will experience low back or hip pain at some time in their life. Many conditions can cause low back and hip pain however the most common cause is muscle or ligament strains. Zuzana’s treatment will be based on assessment and movement analysis of the hip and will be customized…

Foam Roller Workshop

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

Special Offer for YOU: 90 min. Foam Roller Workshop $39.00 Almost everyone has a foam roller collecting dust in the corner of the living room…it’s time to learn how to use it! The foam roller is a powerful tool for releasing deep myofascial chains – the bands of connective tissue that support the body. It is also effective at…

Cold & Flu Remedies

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

Tis the Season – For Cold and Flus Get adequate amounts of sleep. Stay hydrated – with water. Eat a balanced diet – whole foods, vegetables and fruits. A diet high in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Dress properly – warm appropriate clothing. Cover the back of your neck. There are superficial meridians that run along the back of your neck…

Freedom Chair

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

BOOM

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

Great Video Steve!

Brilliant!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Back At It Massage | 3 Comments

Spandex

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

Wow what a funny article I just read: Are Leggings Bad For You? By Joanna Douglas Leggings are one of those garments you either love or you hate, but we think they’re awesome. They’re great for the gym or hanging around at home, but they’re equally wonderful with a tunic and boots or layered under a dress for warmth in…

Direct Billing

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Back At It Massage | 0 Comments

We Direct Bill! We’ve been doing some investigating to figure out which insurance companies allow for direct billing and which don’t. Our direct billing is for both massage and acupuncture treatments. Currently we direct bill for the following insurance companies: Great West Life, Green Shield, and Manulife. Currently Blue Cross is working on it (not sure when that’ll happen…