CryoSpa, infrared sauna, and NormaTec compression are some of the best ways to recover from sports. They can help you prepare for your next game, workout, or competition. […]
Sport Recovery Techniques: What Are Your Options?
What Is RAPID Neurofascial Reset?
RAPID neurofascial reset is a therapy technique that uses the body’s own neural mechanisms to help relieve pain, inflammation, and restriction of movement. It addresses both the neurological and the fascial components of your body. […]
How Often Should You Get a Massage?
Massage therapy can offer numerous benefits for physical and mental health, but many people are unsure how often they should receive massages. At Recovery Lab, we believe that regular massage therapy can be an essential part of maintaining overall wellness. In general, the ideal frequency of massage therapy can range from multiple times per week […]
What Is Myofascial Cupping?
During sports seasons and the Olympics, chances are, you can catch glimpses of cupping marks on your favourite athletes. It’s a practice that’s been around for thousands of years, but massage therapists and other practitioners adopt it today alongside their modern treatments. Myofascial cupping is a soft tissue treatment that uses cups to create a […]
How Infrared Sauna Therapy Can Benefit Your Physiotherapy Treatment
Infrared sauna therapy is a type of therapy that uses infrared light to heat the body directly. This therapy has gained popularity but is more than just a wellness trend. For those undergoing physiotherapy treatment, infrared sauna therapy can offer a range of potential health benefits, including pain relief, improved circulation, and stress reduction to […]
How to Speed Up Muscle Strain Recovery
After straining a muscle, you might be eager to get back to normal as quickly as possible. However, following a muscle strain, it is always important to give your muscles time to fully recover to prevent further injuries. Muscle strains are a common injury and can be caused by physical activity, lifting heavy objects, or […]
6 Types of Massage Therapy and the Benefits
Different therapies can target various injuries or problems in the body. For example, your physiotherapist may use hot and cold therapy to manage lower back pain. But a massage therapist could manage that same pain with massage therapy in many cases. Massage therapy serves many purposes. Some types of massage therapy include myofascial cupping, recovery, […]
10 Physiotherapy Treatments You Should Know About
Physiotherapy is used to treat many different types of pain-related issues. Whether you have suffered from an injury and are working on recovery or are taking preventive measures, there are 10 kinds of physiotherapy treatments you should know about that can help you with your health. This blog will look at: Myofascial Release Biomechanical Analysis […]
Tight Hip Flexors and Lower Back Pain? How Fascial Stretch Therapy Can Help
When you think of stretching, the first thing that might come to mind is the importance of pre and post-workout muscle stretching for your muscles. But have you heard about stretching your body’s connective tissue or fascia? Fascial stretch therapy (FST) is a type of physical therapy that involves stretching the fascia with the assistance […]
What Is Better for Lower Back Pain, Heat or Cold?
Lower back pain is never easy to manage. The first thing on your mind is improving your comfort and finding a way to heal. Your physiotherapist can help manage your lower back pain through hot and cold therapy. But which option is better? Both heat and ice provide benefits, but it’s about what benefits your […]
