Athabasca Massage & Muscle Therapy

New Location Announcement

New Location Announcement Hello, Dear Client, I'm happy to let you know that I have found a new space to continue my practice! I am now at the Compass Chiropractic office, located in Downtown Athabasca at 4916B 50 Street. Parking for this location is on the street, with additional parking at the Riverfront Park if needed. Wh...

Starting Monday, June 1st I will be located in the Compass Chiropractic office! I'll be closed Friday and Saturday for the move and ready to go for Monday!

My website remains the same (https://www.athabascammt.com/), but June appointments are closed until Friday. Email [email protected] for more information.

I'm looking forward to seeing you there for your next appointment!

Massage Therapy for a Peaceful Night's Sleep: https://www.rmtao.com/resources/rmtao-blog/massage-therapy-for-a-peaceful-night-s-sleep

Some Important News

Important News Hello, Dear Client, It's been a while since I last contacted clients via email. I've been planning to do it regularly again, but I've been busy with life "stuff". Sometimes, though, life forces you to change your plans or get your plans in motion. And that is why I am contacting you today. The build...

Do you suffer from stress? Here is a great article describing how the vagus nerve affects stress and how massage therapy can help reset the fight-or-flight-freeze response.

Take a look: https://www.massagemag.com/the-power-of-massage-therapy-276505/

The snow may be light and fluffy, but it can still take a toll on your back. Book a Saturday massage to help relieve back strain.

Book online: https://www.athabascammt.com/

Health benefits of massage therapy: https://youtu.be/1UaX6BUNvnw?si=9HA4sFcb_K-gzj-n

Health Benefits of Massage Therapy For more information please visit http://healthandfamily.ca

Registered Massage Therapist in Downtown Athabasca! Deep tissue, relaxation, pregnancy massage and assisted stretching.

Book easily online at https://www.athabascammt.com/book-online

This article is technical but examines the different types of stretching and which ones may be most beneficial.

Stretching theories have been leaning away from a highly mechanical perspective to a combination of neural, psychosocial, behavioral, and structural/mechanical factors in the past 30-plus years.

In 2010, Weppler and Magnusson reported in Physical Therapy four primary mechanical theories on muscle extensibility: Viscoelastic deformation, plastic deformation of connective tissues, increased number of sarcomeres, and neuromuscular relaxation.

Some researchers in the 1990s tested these mechanical theories and found that stretching increases stretch tolerance with little physical change to muscle extensibility and its structure. Weppler and Magnusson called this the “sensory theory” where changes to muscle extensibility are primarily caused by the nervous system.

They also attributed a person's subjective sensation to the elongated muscle feeling.

Details: https://massagefitnessmag.com/fitness/why-stretching-theories-lean-toward-neural-explanations-less-mechanical/