FLO massage and wellness studio
2204 McIntyre St S4S 3R6 Regina, SK, Canada

MASSAGE THERAPY FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) Benefits - Pain, Stress Reduction Multiple sclerosis is a condition where there is inflammation of the myelin tis...sue covering the nerves. This inflammation varies; it may worsen and then gradually subside. After the inflammatory response, there is formation of scar tissue, which hinders the neurological function of the patient. The spinal cord, brain stem and cranial nerves are commonly affected. Massage therapy is very beneficial in patients suffering from multiple sclerosis. Massage therapy helps in reducing stress and alleviates the symptoms of MS such as pain and loss of function. The massage therapy done in MS patients depends upon the intensity of the disease and its stage. Massage therapy should be avoided in the acute stage where there is exacerbation of the MS, as it aggravates the pain and discomfort. Deep tissue massage does wonders in relaxing the tense and knotted muscles and helps in decreasing the pain. Trigger point therapy is also beneficial in MS. Swedish massage therapy comprises of gentle massage and is advised in the initial or acute stage, as even slight pressure causes pain to the patient. The biggest problem which the patients suffering from MS face is muscle and joint stiffness. This greatly restricts their functionality and mobility. Massage therapy helps by stimulating the blood flow to these body parts which in turn speeds up the healing process and increases flexibility. Massage therapy also helps in arresting the onslaught of the disease and improves the prognosis. In serious cases, weakness of the muscles can also cause atrophy which further leads to deterioration in the patient’s condition. In such a case, massage therapy helps in increasing the blood flow and oxygenation to affected muscles and also helps in regaining health and energy.

Anyone get pain or burning in between their shoulder blades that you can’t seem to really pin point??? Welcome to Rhomboid Strain. Possible Causes of Rhomboid Muscle Strain: ... * Sitting on chair for long time with poor posture especially from prolonged use of computer * Sitting in a car for long time can strain your rhomboid muscles causing inflammation of the rhomboid muscle. Signs & Symptoms of Rhomboid Muscle Pain * Patient experiences pain and loss of movement. This is called as shoulder blade pain or rhomboid pain. * Patient will also have swelling as the body is healing from rhomboid muscle pain. This will result in more discomfort. * In some patients, there is compression of a nerve leading to acute shooting pain resulting in painful and difficult movements. Massage Therapy can be extremely beneficial in releasing the muscles from compressing on nerves, which cause the arm to tingle and shoulder to burn and become painful. Also increase blood flow and allow ROM (range of motion) back.

2 Days till show time!!!! I am SOO excited to get back to doing what I love!!

Perfecting some new techniques!!! Excited to get back at it!!

According to the Saskatchewan plan to re open, May 19 is the day phase 2 will begin to open and I can get back to doing what I love!! Unless things between then and now change, I have reopened my schedule to start regular business hours beginning May 19, 9:30 am. I’m so very excited to see you all!

In need of a massage but stuck on lockdown??? A foam roller can be your temporary friend and ease some of those body aches and pains. This diagram is a fairly good full body stretch you can make use of. Make sure to go slow in order to gain awareness of your body’s needs. When I say needs I mean some areas may be painful, so you will need to adjust your pressure ( you want to feel it though, so discomfort isn’t a bad thing.) ... Build into this routine over time but daily wouldn’t be a bad idea.

A few mins per day, meaning not all at once if that is beyond your fitness level. Do a plank for as long as you can and work your way up to holding the position longer. Making sure your stomach is pulled inward and your back is flat. By strengthening your core you will also have a stronger more stable posture and eliminate back pain!