Are you in pain, discomfort or experiencing aching joints, which do not seem to be improving? Or do you have neck pain or back pain and as a result you’re lacking mobility and flexibility? There are number of reasons why such pain or discomfort can occur in our bodies, and with our busy schedules dictating…
Sports taping began in the late 1970s with a Japanese chiropractor by the name of Kenzo Kase. Kase worked with many clients including sumo-wrestlers and was responsible for treating injuries and ailments of these competitors. To do so, Kase developed an adhesive flexible, latex-free and water-resistant material that aimed to mimic human skin. When this…
What is acupuncture? Dating back approximately 3000 years, acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is used to alleviate patients of pain, improve the body’s functioning and promote self-healing. The practice involves inserting fine, sterile, filiform needles into the skin’s surface at specific points on the body, commonly referred to as “acupoints”. The…
