Did you know that having a regular massage reduces stress, anxiety and depression and causes the body to release therapeutic mood and health chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin and helps to reduce the stress hormone cortisol which kills white blood Read more [...]
Massage Speeds Up Muscle Healing and Reduces Pain
PROBLEM:
Even though getting a massage is an increasingly popular way to alleviate pain and stress, very little work has been done to understand the molecular underpinnings of this healing process.
METHODOLOGY:
Researchers led by McMaster University Read more [...]
Why Water!
Water not only prevents us from becoming dehydrated but is also a vital chemical that our body needs to lubricate the joints, accounts for 22% of bones, assists the body to remove wastes, makes up 83% of blood, regulates body temperature, composes 75% Read more [...]
Is It Okay To Exercise After A Massage?
Q “How long should I wait to exercise after a massage or bodywork session?” A Exercising after a session can both increase muscle soreness and compromise the value of the soft-tissue work you’ve just received so it is best to avoid strenuous exercise Read more [...]
Massage In Caloundra
Massage Central is pleased to announce that it has opened a new clinic right in the heart of Caloundra in the Big Screen Cinema Building on 11 Bulcock Street. There is handy free parking nearby and ramp access to the clinic for those with mobility issues.
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Seven Facts About Massage Every Person Should Know
When many people think about massage therapy they tend to think its a luxury that is reserved only for those who head off to some swanky spa somewhere once or twice a year. But massage is not a luxury, if you want to be healthier and happier its practically Read more [...]
Aromatherapy More Powerful Than You Think
When some people hear the word aromatherapy, they often associate it with some alternative, fringe treatment at best or worse, some form of misguided quackery for the gullible.
It may surprise many, that Aromatherapy, while having been around for thousands Read more [...]