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Massage 101

As a sports massage therapist, my job is quite harsh on my body. And as with almost every other person, trying to find the time and energy in my day to look after my body is difficult. So I’ve made it a priority to find quick and easy ways to maintain muscles at home, not only for myself, but for my clients too.

These at-home techniques have taken me from needing my own treatments once a week, to once a month, and even every second month.

The status quo

Our lifestyles have become a recipe for a sore body. Between work, bad posture and stress, we may feel various aches and pains. These range from lower back pain and sciatica to tension headaches, stiff legs, and more. These pains are frustrating, demotivating and often affect us negatively, especially in

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