Desert Valley Health and Wellness

Desert Valley Health and Wellness A Registered Massage Therapy and Wellness Clinic located in downtown Kamloops

Sciatica refers to nerve pain resulting from damage or irritation to the sciatic nerve. Symptoms may include pain, tingl...
03/23/2024

Sciatica refers to nerve pain resulting from damage or irritation to the sciatic nerve. Symptoms may include pain, tingling or numbness in the lower back, buttocks, or legs.

There are two types of sciatica: True sciatica and sciatica-like conditions. True sciatica is any condition or injury that directly affects your sciatic nerve. Sciatic-like conditions are conditions that feel like sciatica, but happen for other reasons related to the sciatic nerve.

Massage therapy is an effective way to reduce sciatic pain. Tight muscles can put pressure on your nerves which can aggravate symptoms. Swedish massage, Trigger point therapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular massage and stretching are modalities that your massage therapist might use!
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Email ➡ Sadie@KamloopsRMT.ca
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"Muscle knots" or latent trigger points, are characterized by taut bands of muscle that often result from muscle fiber d...
03/22/2024

"Muscle knots" or latent trigger points, are characterized by taut bands of muscle that often result from muscle fiber damage due to trauma or overuse. They are also often described as feeling like lumps, nodules or cords. They are typically painful when palpated and can persist for years after the initial injury. Treatment for muscle knots include stretching, muscle stripping, and prolonged ischemic compressions.
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Email ➡ Sadie@KamloopsRMT.ca
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"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that results from the compression of the median nerve as it passes through ...
03/21/2024

"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that results from the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. This results in numbness and tingling in the median distribution — that is, the lateral three and one-half digits."
(Rattray and Ludwig, 2000, pg. 841)

CTS is a frequently encountered condition that is often associated with repetitive wrist movement. One distinctive aspect is the occurrence of nocturnal symptoms that disrupt sleep as well as muscle weakness and clumsiness in affected areas. Symptoms are accompanied by local pain, specifically with wrist activities, and can progress to include pain of the forearm and elbow.

As a massage therapist, the focus would be on the affected arm, particularly the hand, wrist and forearm. Treatment methods include stretching, muscle stripping, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization and a customized and specific home care routine aimed at alleviating CTS symptoms.
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Email ➡ Sadie@KamloopsRMT.ca
Call or Text ➡ (778) 538-9886
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During pregnancy, physiological changes affect the musculoskeletal and organ systems, accompanied by emotional adjustmen...
03/20/2024

During pregnancy, physiological changes affect the musculoskeletal and organ systems, accompanied by emotional adjustments as women adapt to their evolving bodies and lifestyles.

The main objective of massage during pregnancy is to support a healthy pregnancy through relaxation techniques and creating a nurturing environment. Most discomfort typically arrises in the third trimester, presenting symptoms like backache, sacroiliac pain, edema, compression syndromes, pelvic discomfort, leg cramps, restlessness, fatigue and heightened emotions.

Treatment during pregnancy can be invaluable in regulating all the natural (and uncomfortable) changes. Unless deemed high risk, treatment focuses on ensuring comfort and safety of both mother and baby, tailoring areas of focus and modalities based on the patient's current needs.

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BOOK ONLINE ➡ https://www.kamloopsrmt.ca
Email ➡ Sadie@KamloopsRMT.ca
Call or Text ➡ (778) 538-9886
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"A trigger point is a hyper irritable spot, usually within a taught band of skeletal muscle or fascia (Travell, Simons, ...
03/19/2024

"A trigger point is a hyper irritable spot, usually within a taught band of skeletal muscle or fascia (Travell, Simons, 1983). It is point tender on site, often exhibits a predictable pain referral pattern and causes a shortening of the affected muscle."
(Rattray and Ludwig, 2000, pg 203)

As a massage therapist, our aim is to alleviate pain caused by trigger points. Various techniques like muscles stripping, ischemic compressions and stretching and used to achieve this. Addressing tigger points is crucial in treating conditions ranging from postural dysfunctions to trauma-related injuries. Prompt treatment is ideal as it may require many sessions for older, more chronic trigger points.
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BOOK ONLINE ➡ https://www.kamloopsrmt.ca
Email ➡ Sadie@KamloopsRMT.ca
Call or Text ➡ (778) 538-9886
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02/25/2024

Yes, you read that correctly! It's that easy.
Positive and informative Google reviews help our business GROW — spreading the word to clients and other health professionals!
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BOOK ONLINE ➡ https://www.kamloopsrmt.ca
Email ➡ Sadie@KamloopsRMT.ca
Call or Text ➡ (778) 538-9886
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Help us welcome Irene to Desert Valley Health and Wellness!Learn about the benefit of Pilates for your overall health an...
02/24/2024

Help us welcome Irene to Desert Valley Health and Wellness!
Learn about the benefit of Pilates for your overall health and book a PilatesCare session TODAY! 💪
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Email ➡ Sadie@KamloopsRMT.ca
Call or Text ➡ (778) 538-9886
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