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By: Alexandrea Eno, RMT There’s something refreshing about the arrival of fall. The cooler mornings, changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and return to familiar routines can feel like a welcome change after a busy summer. But while we may be ready for pumpkin season, our bodies sometimes need a little more time to adjust. The transition from summer to fall brings changes in temperature, daylight, activity levels, routines, and even the way we hold tension in our bodies. You may no

By: Alexandrea Eno, RMT Back-to-school season means new routines, heavier backpacks, more time sitting at desks, sports practices, homework, and plenty of growing bodies adjusting to it all. While it’s an exciting time of year, these changes can sometimes leave children and teens feeling sore, stiff, or uncomfortable. Massage therapy, when appropriate for a child’s age and individual needs, can be a gentle way to help manage muscle tension and support overall comfort. Why Do

By: Alexandrea Eno, RMT Have you ever reached for pain medication only to have your headache keep coming back? While headaches can have many different causes, one source that is often overlooked is your neck. As a Registered Massage Therapist, I frequently see clients who are surprised to learn that the tension they've been feeling in their neck and shoulders may be contributing to their headaches. Understanding the connection between the neck and the head can help you identi

By: Alexandrea Eno, RMT Recently, I have a patient that I have been treating for about 2 years now that came to me with their MRI information on their right shoulder. Yup, you guessed it, they determined that they had a SLAP lesion. Now, throughout the 2 years that I was seeing this patient, they were in pain for almost all that time. It took a while to be able to get the various testing and they still were seeing physiotherapists, chiropractors and myself (massage therapist)

By: Alexandrea Eno, RMT Recently, I have found that I have a lot of my patients that are having wrist pain/numbness. So if you have an office job, you might want to listen up, this one's for you. If you've ever experienced numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in your hand and wrist, you may be dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). One of the major red flags for CTS that RMTs will look for is, pain in the wrist at night. This typically is pain so severe that it wakes you

By: Alexandrea Eno, RMT Do you remember when Michael Phelps had cupping marks on himself at the Olympics?That was 10 years ago! Through the years, cupping therapy has gained popularity as a complementary technique in massage therapy, it offers unique benefits that go beyond traditional massage methods. This ancient practice uses suction cups to stimulate blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and promote healing. Many people are curious about why cupping is used in massage thera