Why Post-Workout Muscle Soreness Is Different for Everyone
If you’re pretty active, you’ve likely had post workout muscle soreness at some point. But did you know that you can do the same workout...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Jul 5
- 2 min
The Science Behind Post-Workout Massage
While many people think of massage as just a feel-good sort of luxury, there are actually numerous health benefits, one of the many being...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Jun 28
- 2 min
How Muscle Imbalances Can Lead to Pain & Injury
A muscle imbalance is simply when one muscle or muscle group is stronger than another. For example, your right arm may be stronger than...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Jun 21
- 2 min
5 Best Hip Exercises for Runners
Whether you're an avid runner or it’s just part of a workout routine you force yourself to do, running shouldn’t be the only exercise...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Jun 7
- 3 min
The Myth of “Good” Posture
How many times have you been told in your life to stand up straight, keep your shoulders back, or maybe that if you don’t stand up...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Self Care Resources that Won't Make Your Cringe
Nightly bubble baths. Good chocolate. Journaling. Weekly massage. All things I’ve seen suggested for self-care. Lovely ideas, but not...
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alexandriamckenzie
- May 31
- 3 min
The Connection Between Your Hip & Low Back Pain
The body is intricately designed with nerves, muscles, connective tissues, and so much more, that intertwine to form a beautiful...
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alexandriamckenzie
- May 24
- 2 min
Sciatica: Is it Piriformis Syndrome or Your Low Back?
When seeking answers for low back, hip, and leg pain, you may have heard the term Sciatica. This condition occurs when the sciatic nerve...
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alexandriamckenzie
- May 17
- 4 min
Demystifying Bulging and Herniated Discs
You’ve probably heard the terms bulging disc or herniated disc at some point, whether it involved you or someone you know. While those...
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alexandriamckenzie
- May 10
- 3 min
Are Desks the Enemy?
Spoiler alert: no. Desks are not the enemy. Laptops, lousy chairs, and even the vague reference to ‘posture’ take the fall far too often....
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alexandriamckenzie
- May 1
- 2 min
Should I heat it or Ice it?
I hear this frequently in my massage work, and I wish it was easier to answer. For years the loose guidance has been ‘ice for immediate...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Apr 20
- 2 min
How often should I get a massage?
Bob Hope got a massage every day for 63 years and credited his longevity to massage. In a perfect world, I think everyone would get a...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Can Massage Help Bunions?
A bunion is a malalignment on the base of the metatarsophalangeal joint, that’s where your big toe meets your foot. A bunion looks like a...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Massage in the 1st Trimester and Beyond
If you have just found out you are pregnant, congratulations! I want to assure you that massage is safe at any point during a healthy...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Dec 11, 2021
- 4 min
Guide to Gifting Massage
When you’re relaxing on a massage table, it’s easy to see massage as a gift. Whether you’re there to reduce pain, to ease anxiety, to...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Dec 4, 2021
- 6 min
All about CBD (and more)
DISCLAIMER: This blog article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as advice, medical or otherwise. This is...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
The rotator cuff: A guide
Kobe Bryant (basketball), Roger Clemens (baseball), Eric Decker (football), Maria Sharapova (tennis). Four pro athletes; four different...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
Calf Muscles 101: What You Need to KnowIt’s a beautiful day on the tennis court.
You’re up 45-15, and the ball comes sailing across the net, perfectly aimed for you to return the shot. You gracefully (of course) lunge...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Nov 13, 2021
- 4 min
Anatomy 101: The Forearm
It started with a twinge. You know, that sensation between a tickle and a tingle. Then it progressed to an ache. And then a throb. And...
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alexandriamckenzie
- Nov 6, 2021
- 3 min
Buttocks, Glutes & Dierriere
We all have our own name for our backside. The idea of “my butt being rubbed” (or not) can be a very sensitive topic for many people....
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