Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release that stretches muscles and tendons as well as breaks down soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue. Foam rolling can provide similar benefits as deep-tissue massage, helping prevent injury and improve performance by increasing flexibility and decreasing muscle tension. It can be effective on many muscles, including: lats, [...]
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More muscle talk! I have recently been dealing with some lower back pain so the common culprits (like the sciatic nerve) have been on my mind. The piriformis is a muscle in the gluteal region (yep, that’s your butt). The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle near the top of the hip joint. This [...]
The sciatic nerve is the largest, thickest nerve in the human body. This nerve begins with its nerve roots in the lumbar spine and continues through the glutes (yep, your butt), with nerve endings down the back of the thigh. The nerve divides above the back of the knee into the tibial nerve and the [...]
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. ‘Tis the season for Christmas lights and other holiday activities, and I wanted to share a few in the Charlotte region! WBT Holiday on Ice – It’s an outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of Uptown. Runs from November 22nd through January 5th. Please check the website [...]
Source The Healing Touch Charlotte team wants to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, and a Happy Hanukah to those who are celebrating!
