Race season is quickly approaching — that time of the year when runners, cyclists and endurance athletes willingly choose to spend their weekends pushing their physical and mental boundaries. From May ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ten years of bench pressing took a toll on Eric Schwartz’s shoulders. The reps and sets that helped chisel his physique also caused microscopic tears to his muscles — a necessary ...

The sports massage is a well-used tool for competitive and recreational runners alike, with physiotherapists seemingly able to work wonders on tired limbs and aid their recovery before they succumb to ...

After weeks of training and anticipation, Chattanooga triathlete Sara Gibson can think of only one word to describe her experience competing in Florida's half-Ironman last month. "Uneventful." But for ...

Various techniques can be implemented when giving a foot massage, including toe bends, knuckle work, and gentle rotations. Potential benefits of these massages include aiding relaxation and improving ...

Almost anyone - from infants to seniors - can enjoy the benefits of a good massage. Massage is one of the oldest healing arts. Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use. THE ANCIENT ...

These days the world of non-invasive skincare and facial maintenance options are technical and accessible, offering effective longterm treatments and strategies to help maintain one's appearance and ...

Massage and certain stretching exercises may relieve symptoms for some people with carpal tunnel syndrome. However, further research is necessary to understand the effectiveness of massage. Carpal ...

Ben Smith is a highly skilled massage therapist and educator, specializing in integrative oncology massage and orthopedic manual therapy. As the Wellness Education Research and Training Coordinator at ...