Supplements for Tissue Work: Enhancing Pliability and Structure with Nutrition
If you’ve ever rolled off a massage table or finished a myofascial release session and thought, “I wish this feeling could last forever,” you’re not alone. Tissue work—whether it’s a myofascial release, dynamic cupping, or IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)—is like a reset button for your muscles and connective tissues. But here’s the thing: the […]
Manual Tissue Work for Pliability: Science Behind the Results
There is a growing body of research starting to catch up with the practices of manual therapy and discover some of the reasons it may help. For anyone who’s ever faced a lingering injury or the everyday stiffness that comes with modern life, the promise of manual tissue work—massage, myofascial release, and other hands-on therapies—may […]
Unlock Pain-Free Movement: How Hip Mobility Can Relieve Low Back Pain
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 […]
Bulletproof Shoulders: A Playbook for Injury-Free Performance
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 […]
A MyoFascial Approach to Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery
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 […]
The Influence of Fascia on Stretching
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, […]
Why Olympic Athletes Are Using Tissue Work to Prepare for Paris 2024
As the world’s elite athletes gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the intensity of their training regimens is at an all-time high. The demands on their bodies are immense, with rigorous schedules pushing their muscles and nervous systems to their limits. To meet these challenges, athletes have turned to advanced tissue work techniques, […]
The Not-So-Secret Method for Olympic Athletes: Pneumatic Compression
If you know anything about elite sports recovery, its no secret that athletes will be using pneumatic compression at the Paris Olympics. As those athletes gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, they’re leveraging every possible way to enhance their performance and recovery. After all, when you’ve been training for years, for events that […]
Understanding Densification and Fibrosis in Fascia
Introduction Densification and fibrosis are terms thrown about by various professionals in rehab and manual therapy. Unfortunately they are often confused and misused. The human body is a complex system of interconnected tissues like muscle, fascia, tendons and bones, all working together to maintain optimal movement and function. One such tissue, the fascia, plays a crucial […]
Massage Therapy vs Assisted Stretching: Whats Better?
Whether you’re an active individual, a weekend warrior, or a recreational athlete, maintaining your body’s health and performance is crucial. Two popular methods to achieve this are Massage Therapy and Assisted Stretching. But how do they differ? And whats better, massage therapy or assisted stretching? Let’s dive in. Understanding Massage Therapy Massage Therapy is a passive form of […]
