Dean's Sports Massage and Bodywork Therapy

08/30/2025

The calf muscles—especially the soleus and gastrocnemius—function as a “second heart” by helping push blood from the legs back toward the heart.

When they contract, the veins are compressed, and one‑way valves ensure blood moves upward. This action supports venous return and prevents blood from pooling in the lower extremities.

If activity is limited, the calf pump weakens, increasing risks of DVT, varicose veins, and chronic venous issues.

Because the soleus muscle is well-suited for endurance, it is particularly effective at sustaining the pump over time.

Strengthening and stretching the calves—via exercises like calf raises and calf stretches—enhances their function, helping maintain healthy circulation, reduce blood pressure, and protect against clot formation.

08/28/2025

In a surprising breakthrough, scientists have discovered that human cells can actually hear sound and respond to it. Research shows that certain cells detect vibrations and convert them into biological signals, influencing their behaviour and function.

This groundbreaking finding challenges previous assumptions that cells operate independently of auditory cues, revealing a previously unknown layer of communication within the body. Cells exposed to specific sound frequencies demonstrated changes in gene expression, growth patterns, and even signalling pathways, suggesting sound could one day be used to influence health at a cellular level.

The discovery opens exciting possibilities for medicine and biotechnology. Future therapies could harness sound waves to promote healing, improve cellular function, or even target diseases with unprecedented precision. Scientists are now exploring how different types of sound affect various cell types and how this knowledge could lead to non-invasive treatments.

Understanding that our cells can “hear” may revolutionise the way we approach health and disease, offering innovative tools for therapies and preventive medicine. The human body may be more attuned to its environment than we ever imagined.

08/17/2025

This lady could not do this with her arm for the last 12 years…James Waslaski got it going. Great seminar. Highly recommend.

08/15/2025

Adding to the tool belt. Great stuff from James Waslaski.

08/09/2025

07/22/2025

Is this true?

BREAKING: Famed rock and roller and reality TV star Ozzy Osbourne has died, according to multiple reports. He was 76. DETAILS: bit.ly/4lB2ToB

07/18/2025

"It's never gonna get better -- I've had it for ages!" I hear versions of this all the time. Just because a problem hasn't gone away on its own or after ineffective treatment doesn't mean it can't be resolved with the RIGHT treatment. How long it's been doesn't necessarily matter.

05/25/2025

"I guess I'm just getting old" is a common refrain from clients attempting to explain their symptoms. Getting old doesn't cause injuries. Being older, though, does mean you've had more opportunity to accumulate trauma in the body. The age of the car doesn't determine the necessary maintenance schedule; your driving and mileage do.

05/18/2025

The coracoclavicular ligament, which is actually made up of the conoid and trapezoid ligaments, is a common spot for restriction in the shoulder. One of the most common symptoms I find for this is pain/difficulty getting the arm behind the back. Most typically the ligament is under contracture. I find a release of this ligament will usually give immediate and substantial improvement. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to do by one’s self.

05/10/2025

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03/19/2025

Went to a seminar on BFR. Pretty interesting info.