Top 4 Stretches to Do at Your Desk (Save Your Back!)
How does your body feel after long hours at the desk? If you tend to hyperfocus on the computer until your back is stiff and sore, you'll...
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Jesse Martel, LMT
- May 16, 2021
- 4 min
The Best 5 Stretches for Tension Headache Relief
Tension headaches are sometimes called “muscle contraction headaches.” You get stressed, your muscles get tight, and suddenly, you've got...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Get Relief from Tension Headaches - 6 Tips from a Massage Therapist
Tension headaches range from annoying to debilitating. For many people, they’re a frequent distraction from work, but something we’re all...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Jan 23, 2021
- 2 min
The True Cost of "Computer Neck"
Imagine holding a 15lb bowling ball against your belly. It's heavy, but you could probably stand there for a while. Now, imagining...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
DIY Foot Baths for Warm, Healthy Feet
I don't know about you, but I get cold feet (literately) this time of year! 🥶 The solution? Peel off the double layers of socks (which...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Nov 22, 2020
- 4 min
How To Scan Your Body (and Why Science Wants You To)
What Is a Body Scan? A body scan is like a meditation, designed to take you on a tour of your body with curiosity, mindfulness, and...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
Micro Breaks for Major Results
What do these all have in common? Back pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, bursitis, Rotator cuff syndrome, tennis elbow... They are all...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
Quick Tip for Upper Back Health
Undo the stress of computer posture and save your shoulders! Something I tell my upper back pain clients all the time is "If you want...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
Save Your Low Back with Squats
Fix the damage sitting has done to your hips and low back! Sitting compresses your spine in an unnatural curve and can damage your discs...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
The Mouse Trick
Let's say you get headaches on the right side of your head, like from the base of your skull up into your temples. Let's say your right...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Aug 9, 2020
- 6 min
3 Ways to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
I needed to visit a nearby store. Google maps said it was just an 8 minute walk. It took me 30 minutes. Every step hurt. I wanted to cry...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- May 28, 2020
- 7 min
5 Pros & Cons of Massage Envy (VS Independent Massage Therapists)
Do you have a Massage Envy membership? Between the brand power, discounts, and convenience of multiple locations, massage chains are how...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
The Body Plays Tug-of-War
If you’ve gotten a massage from me, I probably spent time working away from your symptoms. There's a good reason why.
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 23, 2020
- 3 min
How to Prepare for your Massage
How can you get the most out of your massage?
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
One Thing You Must Know if You Work at a Desk (Save Your Back!)
Desk work and back pain go hand in hand, but it doesn't have to be that way. If you want to improve your sitting posture, fix your back...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Restorative Posture for Back Pain
You've just come home from work and your back aches. You could ice, take a bath, or get a massage. But what if you could just lie on the...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
Improve Your Posture in 1 minute
This simple awareness exercise allows you to feel correct posture and alignment, and makes it easy to improve your posture.
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
How Posture Affects Mood and Anxiety
Let’s try a little exercise. Are you sitting down? Are you slouching? Caught you! Go ahead and slouch a little more. Really slump your...
Jesse Martel, LMT
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Posture for Sleeping: What Position Should You Sleep in for Back Pain?
Your sleeping posture affects your body's alignment and myofascial health. Learn how to use pillows to save your back (and your mattress).
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