Massage as Medicine/ Medical Massage

Medical Massage and Massage as an alternative medicine is becoming more and more popular throughout the health care industry world wide. Massage has been proven to have countless beneficial effects for people who are experiencing pain and other symptoms associated...

The Benefits of Sports Massage

  Sports Massage is designed to help shorten recovery rate by maximizing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues though increased blood flow, reduce the risk of injury by increasing flexibility and range of motion, increase the elimination of exercise...

Is It OK to Exercise While Sick?

This is a question I struggled with a lot when I started living a more active and healthy lifestyle. My first reaction was to shut everything down, curl up with a blanket and hot soup on the couch and let my body rejuvenate.  Although after a day or two I felt so pent...

Workplace Ergonomics : Neck and Back Pain

Here at MTOB something we specialize in is helping people experiencing chronic neck and back pain. I’d say that about 80% of those clients report that they sit at a desk most of the day and that is when the pain is at its worst.  As Therapists we know that...

Marathon Training

Many of our valued customers are heroically training for the Boston Marathon.  One of the most prestigious Marathons in the Country.  Here is an article that outlines topics from training plans to physical and psychological maintenance.  Whether you’re currently...

How Much Water Do You Need to Drink Every Day?

Helen Sanders of Health Ambition posted this great article about how much water we really need to drink daily.  There is a lot of conflicting information out there.  I find her article to be very comprehensive and helpful!  She even breaks it down by gender and offers...