by Mamak Shakib | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog
I use Active Release Technique or A.R.T. as a modality for functional rehabilitation to restore normal movement and glide between muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. It is used for specific conditions that cause pain and restriction in...
by Mamak Shakib | Aug 9, 2022 | Blog
We all will, at some point in our life, experience and learn what cramps are: involuntary, pain-provoking muscle contractions that usually last several seconds to a few minutes. If you get leg cramps, or any muscle cramps, here’s what you need to know. Why Are...
by Mamak Shakib | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog
We hear about lymphatic drainage massage “flushing out toxins” but what the heck does that mean and how does this modality influence our health? Is it necessary to see a lymphatic or soft tissue expert for daily maintenance and immunity support, or can we as everyday...
by Mamak Shakib | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog
Have you experienced a shooting pain down the arm, leg, or neck at some point in your life? Electric sensations can be a rather unnerving incident that we’d prefer not to experience all too soon again. But, what is that odd and painful experience? What if it happens...
by Mamak Shakib | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog
Most of us are familiar with the saying “no pain, no gain!” But what does that mean in reference to massage? Is it about deep pressure, deep tissue? Are the two even equal? Is there a cost to a “no pain no gain” mentality? How deep is a deep tissue massage supposed to...
