by Lucy Dunleavy | 16/10/13 | Massage, Posture
As we age, our bodies can take on strain patterns, which are dependent upon our posture, our jobs and everyday repetitive actions. These strain patterns can run in lines throughout the body along connecting muscles and soft tissues, causing shortening in the muscles...
by Lucy Dunleavy | 15/02/13 | Health
An interesting experiment was done recently where the testosterone and cortisol levels were measured in people who were in different poses. The testosterone in your body gives a feeling of ‘confidence’, whereas cortisol gives the feelings of...
by Lucy Dunleavy | 05/02/13 | Fitness, Massage
When we walk and run, it is vital that the arches of our feet retain their shape. It is very easy and common to ‘flatten’ the arches, especially when running. Over a prolonged time this can affect our posture and weight distribution up our legs and into...