Sloan Zone Massage Therapy

Did you know massage can help Jaw pain?
Massage around the outside of the jaw and intra oral can help loosen the muscles in the area, help decrease pain, increase range of motion in the joint and help with preventing/decreasing headaches due to jaw tension.

Temporomandibluar joint dysfunction (TMJD) is a disorder affecting the jaw or the muscles surrounding it.
Common symptoms manifest as:
- Popping/clicking,
- Improper tracking,
- Locked jaw,
- Headaches/earaches, or
- Pain when eating.
Main causes of TMJD are:
- Grinding/clenching,
- Trauma to the area (broken jaw, whiplash),
- Dental work,
- Repetitive motions (chewing gum),
- Stress.
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Book online to relax after the cold snap!

GIVEAWAY! This week marks 2 years working with my amazing team
I am giving away 3 gift cards for 3 lucky winners! 1) 90 min massage treatment and 2) 45 min massage treatments! Winner will be announced Nov 10 after 12pm!

To enter to win
• Follow this account
• Like this post
• Tag 2 friends who need massages!
• Bonus if you post this on your story and tag (if you are a private account you need to send me a screen shot)

Guess who’s back at work?! After a long 6 weeks of recovery I’m back to work after wrist surgery! Look online or call the clinic to book in, availability is limited because I’m only back part time. I can’t wait to see you and work with you again!

Last week was 1 year since I started working at and to celebrate I went on holidays all last week. But now that I’m back I want to celebrate with all of you, and do a giveaway!! 3 winners will be chosen for a complimentary 45 min therapeutic massage.

How to enter:
- Follow this page
- Like the post
- Comment friends (1 per entry)
- Share on your story for bonus entry (must tag or send a screen shot if you have a private account)

Winners will be announced on Nov 18!

Plantar fasciitis (pain in the arch of the foot) is an overuse condition resulting in inflammation of the plantar fascia, (Fiona Rattray). The primary cause is overuse when training, long periods of standing, and running on hard surfaces. Other factors can be tightened calve muscles, footwear that lacks proper arch support, and poor biomechanics of the foot.
Ways to help treat plantar fasciitis include:
• Rest from the activity causing the issue
• Applying ice (frozen water bottle)
• Rolling out the arch with a ball and stretching arch
• Massage to release muscle tension and fascia restrictions, knots and trigger points
• Wearing orthotics/arch supportive shoes

Elite Sports Medicine | Lethbridge, Alberta Elite Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary clinic in Lethbridge, Alberta offering sports medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage therapy.

Do you suffer from charley horses, muscle cramps or twitches?

“A spasm is an involuntary, sustained contraction of a muscle. A cramp is a common or lay term for a painful, prolonged muscle spasm.” (Fiona Rattray)
Some of the main causes of spasms/cramps are:
- Dehydration,
- Lack of minerals/vitamins (magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin D & E),
- Nerve compression,
- Blood circulation, and
- Pregnancy
Ways to help and treat are:
- Staying hydrated (water and high electrolyte drinks)
- Stretch and foam rolling, and
- Getting a massage

Elite Sports Medicine | Lethbridge, Alberta Elite Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary clinic in Lethbridge, Alberta offering sports medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage therapy.

Stretches to help with low back pain, stiffness and tension. Also try applying heat to the area if the muscles are extra tight.

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Stretches to help with tightness and soreness in shoulders and neck muscles.

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Have you ever had a dull ache, shooting, stabbing, or sharp pain in your low back. Low back pain is common and can be caused by many things like:
- Tight muscles,
- Bad posture,
- Long periods of sitting,
- Lifting with the back,
- Trauma or past injury,
- Hips being out of alignment.

Some ways to help relieve the pain are:
- Stretching low back and hip flexor muscles,
- Applying heat or cool compress,
- Seeing a health care professional (chiro, physio, acupuncture, massage).

Elite Sports Medicine | Lethbridge, Alberta Elite Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary clinic in Lethbridge, Alberta offering sports medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage therapy.

Do you suffer from tension headaches? Some triggers/causes of these headaches can be…
- Tight muscles (shoulders/neck)
- Dehydration
- Stress
- Bad posture
- Lack of sleep
- Weather changes
Massage can help subside headaches by relaxing the muscles in the shoulders and neck, releasing adhesions (knots) and trigger points, and helps with blood flow.

Elite Sports Medicine | Lethbridge, Alberta Elite Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary clinic in Lethbridge, Alberta offering sports medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage therapy.

May is my birthday month and what better way to celebrate than to do a giveaway! Refer a friend for the month of May and both you and your referral get your names entered into a draw for a complimentary 45 min massage!

•Your friend must book and attend an appt between May 1-31 for both to be entered.
•If you refer multiple friends and they all come for a massage you get multiple entries.
•Winner will be draw and contacted on June 1!

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What is cupping and how can it benefit me?
Cupping is the use of stationary or gliding cups (silicone, glass or plastic) creating a negative pressure on the body. The pressure is used to separate and lift tissues for the movement of fluids and myofascial release. Some benefits include:
• Increase blood flow
• Myofascial release
• Promotes lymphatic drainage
• Increases synovial fluid in joints
• And many more…

Why should I stretch my muscles?

Stretching keeps our muscles flexible and strong, which helps maintain and increase range of motion within joints.
Some of the benefits of regular stretching are:
- Helps with injury prevention and recovery (pre and post events)
- Stress relief
- Joint decompression
- Postural adjustment

Assisted stretching will soon be provided as a service!

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Why do Massage Therapists tell you to hydrate after a massage?
Drinking water after a massage:
•Helps with muscle recovery by flushing out toxins and cellular waste and allows the muscles to take in electrolytes,
•Lubricates joints by producing synovial fluid,
•Increases pain tolerance by decreasing muscle sensitivity,
•Can help reduce/subside headaches,
•And is overall good for the organs and systems in the body

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What is massage therapy?
Massage is the manipulation of tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia) by using different techniques and pressure.
Why should I get a massage?
Many benefits from massage therapy include:
- Stress relief
- Reducing pain and tightness
- Increase in range of motion in muscles and joints
- Assisting in blood flow and lymph flow
- And many more...