Practical insights on tissue work, movement, and recovery.

Unlock Pain-Free Movement: How Hip Mobility Can Relieve Low Back Pain
December 3, 2024
Imagine this: you’re gearing up for your favorite activity—whether it’s a morning run, a tennis match, or an afternoon hike. You start moving, but there it is again—a tightness in your hips or a dull ache in your lower back. It’s not debilitating, but it’s enough to make you pause and wonder if something isn’t […]
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Fixing Your Sleep Quality
November 26, 2024
Why You Feel Tired Despite Getting Enough Sleep: Understanding Sleep Quality vs. Quantity Many people dutifully clock seven to nine hours of sleep each night, only to wake up feeling groggy, unrefreshed, and far from energized. If this sounds familiar, the issue may not be the quantity of your sleep but its quality. High-quality sleep […]
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Bulletproof Shoulders: A Playbook for Injury-Free Performance
November 12, 2024
When shoulder health is compromised it disrupts your ability to stay active and perform at your best. Whether you’re an overhead athlete—like a swimmer, volleyball player, or CrossFit enthusiast—or just looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, taking care of your shoulders is critical. Fortunately, many shoulder injuries are preventable with the right strategies. At Vive […]
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A MyoFascial Approach to Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery
September 17, 2024
Emerging research shows that a myofascial approach to sports injury is important. However, when it comes to sport injury, the focus is often solely on the muscles. New research suggest that effective recovery techniques should address the surrounding connective tissues, including fascia and tendons. According to a new systematic review by Wilke et al., only […]
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The Influence of Fascia on Stretching
August 20, 2024
When it comes to stretching, most people are thinking about muscles and joints. But there’s a lot more to consider and there is a significant influence of fascia on stretching. Let explain what that is and why it matters? What is Fascia and How Does it Work? Fascia is a connective tissue that encases, supports, […]
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Cupping for Muscle Recovery: Understanding Heme Oxygenase and Diapedesis
August 13, 2024
Cupping therapy has gained popularity among athletes and active individuals as an effective method for enhancing muscle recovery. But what’s really happening when those distinctive purple cupping marks appear on your skin? Is there a meaning to cupping marks? To fully appreciate the benefits of cupping for muscle recovery, it’s important to understand the biological […]
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How To: Box Breathing for Recovery
August 6, 2024
Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a simple yet powerful technique that helps manage stress, improve focus, and support recovery. By calming the nervous system, it aids in physical and mental recovery, making it an essential tool for athletes and active individuals. What Is Box Breathing? Box breathing involves a structured breathing pattern: […]
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Heat Management Strategies for Athletes During the Paris Olympics
July 30, 2024
As the Paris Olympics unfold, one challenge looms large for athletes: the intense summer heat. With todays temperatures soaring past 100 degrees Fahrenheit, managing heat has become a crucial aspect of both performance and recovery. The blazing sun is not just a discomfort; it’s a formidable opponent. Whether you’re an Olympian or an everyday athlete, […]
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A How-To Guide for Mastering Jet Lag
July 26, 2024
As we watch the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris, don’t be surprised if some look a little drowsy in that moment of excitement. That’s because, jet lag can be a formidable adversary for anyone crossing multiple time zones, disrupting sleep patterns, energy levels, and overall well-being. After all, sleep is the most important […]
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