How can you stay injury-free while pursuing your passion for running? Below we will explore some common reasons why you might experience aches or pains during your runs, related to biomechanics and improper loading progression. Understanding these causes can help you...
Eye movement (or lack thereof) gives insight into the functionality of someone’s central nervous system. While there should be some movement when the eyes are still, too much movement can indicate a potential instability somewhere in the central nervous system. A...
Blood flow restriction training, or BFR as its commonly referred to in the strength and conditioning world, refers to the use of a tourniquet to limit arterial inflow while fully blocking venous outflow in order to create metabolic changes within the muscle that...
Massage is most often associated with a relaxing spa service. However, just as there are different types of yoga or physical therapy styles, massage therapy varies among practitioners. As such, bodywork can have many benefits and is a great way to support a healthy...
Personal training at The Movement Guild is often provided in conjunction with physical therapy for a few reasons. It is a natural next step after completing rehab. Many times we hear patients express the desire to be more active and continue with their exercises once...
Our Health and Performance coaches work with all types of clients, both “athletes” and those who don’t consider themselves “athletic”. To live a healthful life everyone, athlete or not, needs to maintain joint health and efficient...
Our coaches work with you to build habits of movement to enhance your fitness, performance, and health goals. It is this habit of the right amount and type of movement that will lead to long term results. We work with you to create programs that fit you and that you...
How Massage & Personal Training Work Together (and why you need both). Massage and movement increase circulation. More blood flow to your muscles and connective tissue means more hydrated cells. Unlike popular belief, drinking lots of water does not automatically...
What to do between Therapeutic Massage Appointments: First, take a moment to think about why you get massages. If you like to get massages to help increase or maintain range of motion: keep moving and try foam rolling. The phrase “motion is lotion” is accurate when it...
Relaxation: Higher anxiety levels tend to lower pain thresholds. Or, said differently, the more stressed out you are the more intense your pain might feel to you. Lowering your stress levels can mitigate (perceived) pain. Massage is a powerful tool that uses mindful...
