Traveling can take its toll on the body. Learn tips and tricks for travelers from a massage therapist to help ease some of the aches and pains that come from journeying away from home. Heading on spring break, or starting to book some summer adventures? While traveling is exciting, and vacations relaxing, sometimes getting where you are going can be…
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Ski Season and Injury Risk Ski season is in full swing here in beautiful Steamboat Springs. Whether you are a local with a season pass, or in town for a winter vacation, after the first few days hitting the slopes the inevitable soreness and achiness in the muscles and body begins to set in. Skiing, no matter your skill level,…
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What is commonly called a muscle knot is really irritation and tangling of the fascia (connective tissue) that surrounds and permeates a muscle. When stressed and dehydrated fascia becomes gel-like and sticks together. This creates adhesions or “knots”. These muscle adhesions can occur almost anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found in the back, shoulders and neck. Causes…
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Several studies have shown that massage during pregnancy can provide many benefits to both the mother and baby. One study at the University of Miami School of Medicine showed the following benefits of prenatal massage; – Lowered anxiety and depression by triggering the brain to decrease production of stress hormones and increase production of natural “feel good” chemicals. – Decreased…
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With all the fun in Steamboat to participate in, skiing, trail running, horse-back riding you may be having some trouble with your hamstrings. The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the posterior or rear thigh. These muscles play a crucial role in a number of Steamboat activities. Hamstring injuries can occur when these muscles become tight and…
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