You know how good it feels, now read what other benefits you get from getting massages!
http://www.massagetherapy.com/learnmore/benefits.php
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Why NOT to wear high heels...
Often times I have clients that come in who wear high heel shoes... here's an article about the cons of wearing high heels:
http://foothealth.about.com/od/shoessocks/a/HighHeelsBad.htm
Also I must add that the calf muscle is the heartbeat of our lower extremity. It is the reason blood shoots up back into our body to recirculate. If your calf muscle does not work properly (which is often the case because wearing heels causes tightening of the calf muscle) the blood cannot recirculate which then causes blood to pool in the lower extremity. Pooling blood = blood clots and if one of those blood clots become dislodged it could mean an embolus (traveling thrombi) which is life threatening. (This condition is called Deep Vein Thrombosis)
If the thrombi is caught which often times it is because your leg becomes discolored, you will spend approximately 9 months on blood thinners to dissolve the clot... does this sound like a good time?
I have personally had 2 clients whom were on blood thinners for blood clots. Both clients were chronic heel wearers. I must admit, heels are cute but I will leave them in the store... I dislike needles even more!!
http://foothealth.about.com/od/shoessocks/a/HighHeelsBad.htm
Also I must add that the calf muscle is the heartbeat of our lower extremity. It is the reason blood shoots up back into our body to recirculate. If your calf muscle does not work properly (which is often the case because wearing heels causes tightening of the calf muscle) the blood cannot recirculate which then causes blood to pool in the lower extremity. Pooling blood = blood clots and if one of those blood clots become dislodged it could mean an embolus (traveling thrombi) which is life threatening. (This condition is called Deep Vein Thrombosis)
If the thrombi is caught which often times it is because your leg becomes discolored, you will spend approximately 9 months on blood thinners to dissolve the clot... does this sound like a good time?
I have personally had 2 clients whom were on blood thinners for blood clots. Both clients were chronic heel wearers. I must admit, heels are cute but I will leave them in the store... I dislike needles even more!!
Benefits of the toe shoes
In case you ever wondered why I love my funny toe shoes... here are the benefits and explaination:
http://birthdayshoes.com/why-toe-shoes
~Sandy
http://birthdayshoes.com/why-toe-shoes
~Sandy
5 myths of stretching
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/5_myths_of_stretching
Here's a link on stretching dos and don'ts and the myths!
Here's a link on stretching dos and don'ts and the myths!
Advice from Jillian Michaels about stretching...
This was posted on her facebook page and thought I would share, it's great stuff!
"Static stretching after workouts & on off days can help improve your strength & performance.This is because longer muscle fibers permit faster contraction speeds,which can result in greater power.One caveat-do not do static stretching before you lift.It has been shown to decrease power of your contraction and thus the intensity of your workout. Dynamic stretching & cardio as a warm up.Static stretching to cool down."
I continue to remind my clients that stretching is so very important to muscle health... don't forget to stretch AFTER your workout!!
"Static stretching after workouts & on off days can help improve your strength & performance.This is because longer muscle fibers permit faster contraction speeds,which can result in greater power.One caveat-do not do static stretching before you lift.It has been shown to decrease power of your contraction and thus the intensity of your workout. Dynamic stretching & cardio as a warm up.Static stretching to cool down."
I continue to remind my clients that stretching is so very important to muscle health... don't forget to stretch AFTER your workout!!
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