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Mike Johnston, RMT
Feb 4
Understanding the Biomechanics of Low Back Pain in Hockey Players
By Mike Johnston, Registered Massage Therapist As hockey players progress into more intense levels of competition, the physical demands...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Oct 8, 2024
Tech Neck?
Understanding Tech Neck: What It Is and How to Treat It In today’s digital age, our lives revolve around technology. From working on...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Sep 13, 2024
Managing Scoliosis
Managing Scoliosis Naturally: The Benefits of Massage Therapy and Exercise Scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways,...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Aug 20, 2024
Keeping Your Hips Healthy for Hockey
Hockey is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, agility, and flexibility, particularly in the hips. Healthy and mobile...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Aug 13, 2024
Tendinitis and Tendinosis: A Comprehensive Overview
Check out this great video for a brief explanation of the basics behind tendons. Tendinitis and tendinosis are two common conditions that...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Aug 6, 2024
Understanding Golfer's Elbow
Golfer's elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inner side of the...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jul 30, 2024
Understanding Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of spaces within the spine, which puts pressure on the nerves that...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jul 23, 2024
The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain
If you’ve ever dealt with chronic pain, you know how relentless it can be. The constant ache, the stiff joints, the fatigue—it can really...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jul 16, 2024
The Connection Between Stress and Chronic Pain
Today, I want to chat with you about something that touches many of our lives—stress and chronic pain. If you've ever dealt with either...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jul 9, 2024
Understanding Chronic Pain: Causes and Symptoms
Chronic pain is a pervasive issue affecting millions worldwide, often leading to significant impairment in quality of life and daily...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
May 29, 2024
Online Fitness & Nutrition Coaching
Dear Valued Clients, I am thrilled to announce an exciting addition to the massage therapy services offered at the clinic: Online Fitness...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
May 23, 2024
Treating Plantar Fasciitis
In the pursuit of an active lifestyle, sometimes our bodies encounter hurdles that challenge our mobility. One such hurdle is plantar...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Oct 25, 2023
Safety Tips for Shovelling Snow
Shovelling snow can be a picturesque winter chore, but it's not without its risks. Snow removal is necessary to keep your walkways and...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Aug 11, 2023
Clinic Schedule Update
Summer vacations are over... The time has come to return to regular office hours. We had a great summer with many memories from camping...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jul 16, 2023
Understanding headaches.
Introduction Picture this... It's Monday morning, and you have a mountain of tasks waiting for you at work. But just as you sit down at...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jul 9, 2023
The down-low on plantar fasciitis.
Introduction: Imagine waking up in the morning, ready to tackle the day ahead, only to be met with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel as...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jul 2, 2023
Making sense of fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While the causes of fibromyalgia are not yet fully...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jun 25, 2023
Fascia and chronic pain.
Chronic pain is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While the causes of chronic pain are...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jun 18, 2023
The Amazing Myofascial System
Introduction Fascia is a term that refers to the connective tissue that surrounds and supports the muscles, bones, and organs of the...
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Mike Johnston, RMT
Jun 11, 2023
Massage Therapy 101 - Part 3: The Role of Massage Therapy in Sports Medicine
Sports massage is a specialized form of massage therapy that is tailored to the needs of athletes. Whether you're a professional athlete...
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