Most of us have experienced this – persistent pain that different specialists can’t easily explain. They give us opposing diagnoses and ultimately do not know how to help us. Then they hurriedly prescribe painkillers or intrusive interventions that only make …
Human body PainWhy does it hurt – a simple explanation of chronic pain
Human body Movement YogaHow can we move better
To answer the question how can we move better we need to start with fascia. What is fascia “Fascia is the biological fabric that holds us together, the connective tissue network of our bodies.”, says Tom Myers, one of the …
Human body MassageProven benefits of touch or how massage helps people
Tiffany M. Field is professor of pediatrics at University of Miami who has been studying the benefits of touch and massage for more than 40 years. Her daughter was born prematurely and massage helped the tiny baby thrive in the …
Human body Massage MovementHow moving in the morning slows down ageing
Does moving in the morning slow down ageing? Is it that simple? Well, it seems that the answer is yes, if you ask Gil Hedley. He has been studying the human body for decades. You can watch his dissection videos …
Human body Thai Massage YogaJoints popping – what is it and should we worry?
I am sure it is not only me asking myself this question. Should I worry that my joints are popping while doing yoga or having a massage? Or even worse, should I worry when my clients’ joints click during a …
Human body Movement Posture SittingToo much sitting? The best posture is the next posture
Yes, unfortunately, it doesn’t matter how comfortable your chair is! If you can spend the day sitting in it without moving much it is actually not doing you good at all. Just on the contrary. Because the best posture is …
Human body Massage YogaTension in the jaw and what to do about it
Recently I have become aware of a lot of tension in my jaw. Not only do I constantly clench my teeth but my tongue is often glued to my palate. Do you know that clenching your jaw may cause tension …
Human body MovementAre you sitting for long today
Can you injure yourself by sitting?
Have you thought that you need training to be able to sit for long periods of time without serious consequences for your body?
Human bodyPain is an output of our brain – a “new” perspective
My son was maybe 2 or 3 years old when one day I had to come running to him. He was screaming as if he was in excruciating pain. He was sitting on the table drawing with felt tip pens …