Courtney Truax, LMT

02/02/2025

Hiking, Snowshoeing, & Getting Outside Should Be Fun, Not Painful.

I love getting outside whenever I can, and especially to go on trails and hikes. The fresh air, the beautiful scenery, and the nice workout that you get from it all, is great for the mind, body, and soul.

Also, did I mention what a great workout it is? Take your normal hiking trails, add snow and snowshoes, and you just amplified your intensity level!

Being a weekend warrior is not a bad thing. However, you need to properly take care of yourself before, during, and after your adventure. Trust me when I tell you that your body will thank you.

Read my blog post for some tips that I have found to be helpful in making the most of your outdoor adventures and post adventure.

https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/hiking-snowshoeing-getting-outside-should-be-fun-not-painful

03/01/2025

Fijian Massage: A Barefoot Technique

In 2017, I took an intro course in Fijian Massage. As an Ashiatsu Practitioner (a barefoot massage modality), I was curious and wanting to learn more about other styles of barefoot massages. This led me to looking into Fijian Massage. Years later I contacted the founder and asked to do a training certification to add this amazing modality to my offerings. Like Ashiatsu, it is a style of deep pressure massage that is done solely by the feet, rather than the hands, and has been westernized to achieve a more comfortable experience for both the client and therapist.

Read my blog post for more details about Fijian Massages: https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/fijian-massage-a-barefoot-technique

05/12/2024

Massaging Migraines Away.

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from migraines, give massage therapy a try at helping to reduce the frequency and severity of the pain. Start incorporating massage therapy into your prevention and treatment regime.

Read my blog post for more information about how massage therapy can help reduce the effects of both tension and vascular headaches:

https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/massaging-migraines-away

04/11/2024

Ten Benefits of Gratitude.

With Thanksgiving later this month, it is a perfect time to pause for a moment and think about all that you are grateful for in life. In our materialistic, instant gratification, modern world, we often forget to be thankful for everything that we have in our daily lives. We have become so focused on our wants and needs that we miss out on what is really important in our life, and it takes a toll on our health as well. There are many benefits when we express gratitude. It is mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy to focus on what we are grateful for each and every day.

Read my blog post to learn more about the benefits of practicing gratitude.

https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/ten-benefits-of-gratitude

04/10/2024

Benefits of Enjoying a Soak - Epsom Salt Baths

Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or have a hard time sleeping? Or do you have some sore muscles from a workout or arthritic pain? Soaking in a bath may help soothe your mind and body. Adding Epsom Salt to your bath will also enhance the benefits of soaking in a steamy bath.

Read my blog post to learn about some of the most common reasons why soaking 15-20 minutes in a steamy Epsom Salt bath can be beneficial:

https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/benefits-of-enjoying-a-soak-epsom-salt-baths

04/09/2024

Golfer and The Muscles They Use.

Golfing is one of those great sport activities that can be done at any age. It is a great way to get outside, move the body, and stay active. With so many people playing golf as a fun past time, we often forget that it is a physical sport that uses many muscles that can become sore and even injured with over exertion, repetitive use, or poor form and posture.

Read my blog post for more information on the muscles used and the most common injuries:

https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/golfers-and-the-muscles-they-use

01/08/2024

Achilles Tendonitis: One of The Most Common Injuries for Active People

We use our feet and ankles in so many varieties of ways each and every day of our lives. We walk, run, jump, climb up and down stairs, and even while driving when using the gas and brake pedals. No wonder so many people complain of foot and ankle pain, soreness, stiffness, and swelling. We use and abuse our feet and ankles each and every day. One of the most common issues that may develop from the constant overuse of our feet and ankles is Achilles Tendonitis, especially among those who are regularly active.

Read my blog post for more information about Achilles Tendonitis:

https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/achilles-tendonitis-one-of-the-most-common-injuries-for-active-people

03/07/2024

Go! Get Outside And Play!

Probably like many of you, I remember going outside and playing a lot as a kid. Whether that was a friendly neighborhood game of tag or hide-in-go-seek, playing Mother-May-I or Simon Says, or having handstand contests in the front yard. (Ok, one of my older brothers was a gymnast and sibling competitions were always good fun.) Little did we know all the wonderful health benefits of being outdoors had on our life when we were kids. We tend to forget, that even as adults, we need outdoor time. Read my blog post about six health benefits of getting outside.

https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/go-get-outside-and-play

02/06/2024

Levator Scapulae; A Kink In The Neck?

Have you ever woken up in the morning with a kink in your neck? Was it hard to rotate your head to one side? Did you feel the pain into your upper back? Well, this may have been your Levator Scapulae that was causing you all the pain.

Read my blog post for more information about the Lev Scap pain, how it may have been caused, and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.

https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/levator-scapulae-a-kink-in-the-neck

03/05/2024

Snap, Crackle, Pop. Wait, Is That My Knees?

You squat down to sit on the floor, you get back up, and you hear crackling noises like a rice crispy. Or maybe you are walking up or down stairs and you hear a popping or clicking noise. Where is that noise coming from?

What you are hearing is your knees, or more specifically, your patella (knee cap), that is usually out of alignment. In most cases, correcting the imbalance of your muscles will help alleviate the snap, crackle, and popping noises you are hearing whenever you bend and flex at your knees.

Read my blog post for more information: https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/snap-crackle-pop-wait-is-that-my-knees

01/04/2024

Warming Up and Cooling Down: How to Incorporate Stretching.

Properly warming your body and muscles up beforehand and cooling them back down afterwards is not only going to help you perform better, but will help prevent injuries, increase your mobility, and allow your body to recover faster.

Read my blog post for more: https://www.bodyworkbycourtney.com/post/warming-up-and-cooling-down-how-to-incorporate-stretching

01/02/2024

Massage. It does a body good!

In a recent consumer survey, 95 percent said that they found massage to be beneficial to their overall health and wellness. Whether you get regular massages as a form of health maintenance, pain management, stress management, to improve your overall quality of life, improve your sleeping, to soothe the aches and pains of tired and sore muscles, or to simply relax, you will find that massages, well, really does do a body good!

Here are some reasons why receiving massages are beneficial to add to your healthcare routine.

Massage therapy has been long known for its relaxing effects on the body and mind, as well as the fact that massages simply feel good. With these notions, massage has been viewed as a service for pampering and luxury for many years in Western civilizations. If you take a look at massage therapy from...