Shining Light on Laser Therapy
How Does High-Intensity Laser Therapy Actually Work? Shining light on pain, inflammation and tissue recovery If you've been treated at MassageRx, you may have seen me use the High-Intensity Laser as part of treatment. At first glance, laser therapy can seem almost too...
Be Mindful, Not Careful: The Neuroscience of Attention, Expectation and Pain
Be Mindful, Not Careful: The Neuroscience of Attention, Expectation and Pain “Be mindful, not careful.” It’s a phrase I regularly use with clients, particularly when they are returning to movement after an injury or a period of persistent pain. At first glance, the...
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🧠 Why Heavy Deadlifting Can Leave Your Nervous System Feeling “Fried” For many lifters, few movements demand as much raw intensity as the deadlift. But beyond the muscular fatigue and delayed onset soreness, some report a deeper, more systemic exhaustion—described as...
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CrossFit: The Scalable Cure for Modern Health — Backed by Data and Driven by Purpose In an era where chronic disease, sedentary lifestyles, and reactive healthcare dominate the landscape, CrossFit is making a bold claim: "it’s not just a workout — it’s the cure". With...
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🧠 Do the Hard Thing: How Discomfort Builds Resilience and Trains Your Brain We often gravitate toward comfort—familiar routines, preferred workouts, and tasks we enjoy. But what if the very things we resist are the key to building mental toughness and rewiring our...
The Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers. It occurs due to compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. While there are various...
The Dangers of Ignoring Early Warning Signs in CrossFit: Prioritize Prevention, Not Just Treatment Once Injured.
Introduction: CrossFit has gained warranted and immense popularity in recent years due to the outstanding feats continually demonstrated by its athletes, both on an international stage right through to local boxes in our community. CrossFit challenges our thoughts on...
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy Explored…
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy/Low level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as cold laser therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-level lasers to interact with tissue. It is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative therapy to manage pain, inflammation, and...
What are Trigger Points, and Why Should You Care?
Introduction: Trigger points are areas of hyperirritability within a muscle that can cause localized pain as well as referred pain. They have been described as small, painful nodules that can be found within muscles and can cause discomfort, pain, and reduced range of...
Understanding The Impact of Trigger Points on Shoulder Injury
Introduction: Shoulder pain can be disruptive to daily life, especially for those who require full range of motion in their arms and/or in performing in training or sporting endeavors. Many individuals suffer from shoulder pain, and one of the causes of this pain can...