Christina Shi, RMT

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Christina Shi, RMT

I'm a registered massage therapist certified through MTAS. Located in the Dundonald neighborhood of Saskatoon. Saturday hours may vary

Providing therapeutic, cupping therapy, and RAPID-NFR, etc.

04/20/2026

Did you know that the right kind of input can actually reduce pain? 🧠🔥

When the body perceives a brief, safe stimulus, the nervous system can calm its protective guarding and turn down sensitivity. This helps the brain feel safer—often allowing movement to feel easier and less painful over time.

Pain isn’t always about damage; it’s often about protection. Supporting the nervous system with the right signals can make a powerful difference in how your body responds. Knowledge is a key step toward better movement and resilience. 💪✨

04/17/2026

Simple movements. Powerful support for your spine. 💙

Exercises like bridge pose, bird-dog, planks, and McKenzie extensions help improve core stability, coordination, and nervous system confidence. When done with proper awareness, these movements can signal safety to the body—allowing muscles to engage more effectively and movement to feel stronger and more controlled.

Remember: it’s not about pushing harder, it’s about moving smarter. Small, intentional exercises can make a big difference in how your body feels and functions day to day. 🙌

04/13/2026

Ever feel stuck in a cycle of pain and weakness? 🔁
Here’s what’s often happening behind the scenes: pain signals cause the nervous system to protect the body, movement starts to feel weak, muscles don’t fire the way they should—and that protection can actually *keep* the pain going. 😣

Understanding the pain‑weakness loop is the first step toward breaking it. When the body feels safe again, movement can improve, strength can return, and progress becomes possible. Education empowers better choices for your health and training—inside the gym and out. 💪🧠

04/10/2026

Dealing with a disc bulge or low back discomfort? Gentle, controlled movement can make a big difference.

These stretches help support mobility, reduce tension, and encourage your body to move in a way that feels safe and supported:

✔️ Pelvic tilts – wake up and gently mobilize your spine
✔️ Knee to chest – ease tension through the low back
✔️ Piriformis stretch – target deep hip tightness
✔️ Cat-cow – improve spinal mobility and coordination

Remember—slow, pain-free movement is key. Your nervous system responds best when it feels safe, not forced 💛

Consistency over intensity always wins.

04/06/2026

Your body isn’t working against you—it’s working for you.
Your nervous system plays a huge role in how you experience pain, tension, and movement.

When it feels overwhelmed or stressed, your body may respond with tightness, discomfort, or limited mobility. The good news? You can support and regulate your nervous system through breath, movement, and awareness, or even through physical therapy styles like RAPID 💛

Small shifts can create big changes.

03/30/2026

Did you know that your posture bends to keep your eyes on the horizon? 👀 Now you know!

03/27/2026

A common misconception when you're trying to relieve pain is to "just strengthen the muscle." And while that can sometimes work, it isn't always the right pathway to relief.

Sometimes there's an underlying cause to discomfort that training just won't fix. When this happens, try RAPID Neurofascial Reset!

RAPID is designed to help when pain is blocking access to progress. It doesn't fix damaged tissues in one session, though. Rather, it helps reduce the loudest pain points in your system to keep it from clamping down and hindering your ability to find relief.

We look for the most reactive spots that are driving your discomfort, work on them with specific, targeted motions, and look for positive change ASAP. If you can move more freely after your session, we're starting to reach the goal: changing your pain into progress, one session at a time. 💪

Have questions about RAPID and if it can be right for you? Send us a DM! 💬

03/20/2026

How do you know if your RAPID session was too much too soon?

Look out for signs of dizziness, nausea, brain fog, or being unusually shaky or weak after or during your session. These signs are your body telling you that it's too much all in one go, and you need to take a break and recalibrate the nervous system before you can continue. 🛑

Have questions about RAPID? Send us a DM or ask in the comments below to start the conversation ⬇️

03/16/2026

How do you know if your RAPID session is successful?

Common feelings and sensations you'll notice after a good session include feeling more free in your movement, feeling stronger or steadier, and feeling less pain when you move your previous pain point - like things work better, even if you're not super relaxed.

Questions about RAPID and what it can do for you? Send us a DM or ask a question in the comments to start the conversation ⬇️

03/13/2026

The Parking Break Analogy for pain is a fantastic way to visualize the way RAPID neurofascial reset works. 🚗

When the parking break is engaged in your car, you can move it, but the movement is slow and more difficult to achieve.

Your body reacts the same way to pain, bracing and tightening in an attempt to keep you safe, when really it's a hinderance. 🛑

RAPID works to release the parking break caused by pain, letting you move more easily and less painfully!

Questions? Send us a DM or leave a comment below to start the conversation ⬇️

02/27/2026

Here are a few stretches to help you out this week! 🤸

This week, we're focusing on disc bulging and muscle spasms. Some of the best stretches for tension stored in muscles can be pulled right out of the yoga textbooks 🧘📚

Give Lay-back Butterfly, Forward Lunge, and Washcloth a try if you're finding yourself with a lot of tension.

02/23/2026

Should you treat acute pain with RAPID early?

Well, the quick answer is yes, but it depends on red flags that might show up, too. 🚩

You can't get treatment yet is you have major injuries, signs of illness or infection, or if your symptoms are getting progressively worse. 💥

Acute pain is often due to your body trying to protect you, and not due to damage. Your nerves go on high alert and can cause inflammation, tension, and tightness in affected areas. Sleep, stress, and fear can add to the pain. ⚡️

But once your pain is addressed, it will calm the protective reaction, letting you move more safely and break the cycle of worry and guarding. 🧘

Address

7/110 Wedge Road
Saskatoon, SK
S7L6Y4

Website

http://westsidechiropractic.janeapp.com/

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