The connection extends beyond our bones to our muscles, tendons, nerves, and organs. When one part of our body isn’t functioning properly, other areas, particularly adjacent areas, must compensate.

The stress response is a way for your body to cope with difficult circumstances and can provide the energy needed to complete a workout, get through an intense meeting, or conquer a fear. But too much stress or stress from the wrong sources can lead to negative impacts.

Some days, it all feels like too much. Stress comes at us from all angles, from work, from family, and from the outside world. Learning how to manage stress can prevent feelings of being overwhelmed and help you move past them when they arise. Even if you are not feeling overwhelmed right now, it’s good to create a plan you can put into action the next time it all gets to be too much.

Indulging in self-care on a regular basis is an important part of our lives and our health and, at Resonance Mind Body Wellness, massage therapy tops our list of the best ways to practice self-care. The benefits from massage therapy are numerous, from general relaxation to targeting specific areas of stress and tension in the body.

Those of you who regularly schedule massages might wonder which option holds the most benefit. Should I get a massage here or there? The answer may be unsurprising; there is no single best time for a massage in your vacation schedule. However, there are some things to consider for either choice.

Aches and pains from injuries, a new exercise program, or just a day of hard work happen to us all. Commonly, people seek relief through rest and either applying hot or cold packs to the area. When you are in pain and trying to decide between reaching for the ice pack or digging out the heating pad, there are specific reasons to choose one over the other. Both hot and cold therapies work well for treating pain, but they work in opposite manners and are each useful in different situations.

When it’s time to schedule a massage, you may wonder what length of time is best. In the same way different types of massage accomplish different things, the length of massage caters to different needs. If you’re wondering whether a longer massage session is better, the answer varies from person to person based on several factors.

Massage and exercise are two great things you can do for your body. Both affect the muscles and how they function during day-to-day activity and can work in tandem to keep your body strong, healthy, and relaxed. However, you may have encountered a time when you were uncertain about how closely to schedule the two activities.

Massage therapists vary widely in specialties and philosophy of care. Your massage therapist is a part of your health care team, so it is important that you find one that aligns with your wants and needs. As with anyone who is caring for you, it is important to trust them and their expertise. You need to be able to communicate with them openly and be comfortable around them.

Oftentimes, the most beneficial approach comes from combining the two treatments and regularly visiting both a massage therapist and a chiropractor.