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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
A Simple 4-Part Formula for Effective Muscle and Tendon Injury Rehab
Tendon and muscle injuries are common setbacks for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. But, with effective muscle and tendon injury rehab, recovery is well within reach. This concise 4-part formula simplifies the process of rehabilitation, offering a self-care guide for tackling various muscle and tendon injuries. Understand Your Injury To effectively rehab a muscle or tendon […]
Dispelling the Myth: Manual Tissue Therapy Doesn’t Break Up Fascia
There’s a common misconception circulating about manual tissue therapy: that they “break up” fascia. For instance, this is common for techniques like deep tissue massage, tooling and myofascial release This notion is not entirely accurate, and it’s essential to clarify why. Fascia is a dense, fibrous connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, organs, and […]
A Comprehensive Approach to Tendonitis Recovery for Athletes
Introduction Tendonitis is a common foe for athletes, both recreational and competitive. It can strike at any time, disrupting your active lifestyle and causing pain. Whether you’re dealing with Tennis Elbow, Achilles Tendonitis, Patellar Tendonitis, or any other form of this nagging condition, you want relief. This comprehensive approach will empower you to regain your […]
Rebuild, Remodel, and Restore to Get Rid of Elbow Pain
Elbow tendons are common sites of overuse injury in many athletes and active individuals. Tendonitis of the medial and lateral tendons often goes by names like Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Little League elbow, and Swimmers elbow. If you’re struggling with elbow pain, understanding the causes and effective strategies for recovery can make a world of […]
Why Mobility Isn’t Necessarily Recovery
In the world of fitness and sports, mobility is often talked about in the same breath as recovery. But are the two really one and the same? As an experts in recovery and tissue, we can tell you that they are not. In fact, improving mobility can be a functional goal in itself and may […]
