Peterborough Massage Therapy Clinic

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We hope you all enjoyed the sunshine this weekend☀
Here are some available appointment times for this week. Call 705-930-4333, or book online at www.ptbomassage.com/book-online.html

Has your injury rehab stalled out? Shockwave therapy might be right for you.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and improve mobility in injured or chronic problem areas. If you're considering shockwave therapy, you may have questions about how it works, what conditions it can treat, and what to expect during treatment. Below, we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions to help you make an informed decision about your care.

1. What Conditions Does It Treat?
It is most commonly used for chronic musculoskeletal conditions that have stalled in the healing process. Common ailments include:
plantar fasciitis
achilles tendinitis
tennis and golfer's elbow
calcific rotator cuff tendinitis
bursitis

2. How Long is a Session?
The actual shockwave portion of the session is quite short, lasting approximately 4-5 minutes per area treated.

3. How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Typically 3 sessions are required, but can be as little as 2, or as many as 5.

4. Does it Hurt?
Shockwave can be uncomfortable, but the intensity can be adjusted by your therapist in accordance with your comfort level.

5. Is There Downtime?
No. You are actually encouraged to maintain your regular routine and activities during the course of treatment.

6. Are There Post-Treatment Rules?
Yes. You should avoid taking anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, aspirin) and using ice after treatments, as the therapy triggers a necessary inflammatory response in order to promote healing.

Still have questions? Come in for a complimentary consultation to determine if shockwave therapy is a viable option for your specific needs.
Book online at www.ptbomassage.com/book-online.html

Gardening is a full-body workout that heavily taxes your wrists, shoulders, and lower back through repetitive bending, lifting, and kneeling. A targeted yoga routine can serve as the perfect complement to your time in the soil, helping to warm up your muscles beforehand and stretch out tight, achy joints afterward.🌿

Yoga For Gardeners | Yoga With Adriene This all levels holistic practice is for everyone! Suited perfectly...

This week's trivia answer is...
c. Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks and destroys melanocytes—the cells that produce melanin (pigment). This process causes milky-white patches to appear on the skin and can also turn hair white. It is not contagious or life-threatening.
Notable vitiligans include Michael Jackson, Winnie Harlow, Jon Hamm, Steve Martin and.....Peter!

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Good Morning! Here's a look at our availability this week. If you don't see a time slot that works for you, join our wait list to be automatically notified of cancellations:) Visit www.ptbomassage.com/book-online.html to book an appointment or joint the wait list.

This week's trivia answer is:
B. aquagenic wrinkling

When your fingers wrinkle from water, it is an automatic, active nervous system response. The sympathetic nervous system triggers the blood vessels beneath your skin to constrict, causing the flesh to shrink and the skin to fold into wrinkles.

Buy why? What purpose does it serve? Scientists believe this is an evolutionary adaptation that improves grip. The wrinkles act like tire treads, channeling water away from your fingertips so you can easily grasp wet or slippery objects.

Another interesting fact...your fingers and toes always wrinkle in the same pattern!

Thanks for playing✋

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