Do you struggle to put time aside for yourself because you’re busy spending it on everyone else? Wish you could find the time to take care of yourself and work on your own needs?
You’re not alone. With so many things to do on our daily to-do list, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But there are ways that you can take time for yourself, even if you think you have none to spare.
When people think of self-care, they might think facials, or a soak in the bath, or a good massage. Often, you’ll hear people say ‘self-care is not just getting a massage!’
While we agree that there is more to self-care than just getting a regular massage or myotherapy treatment, we think that people underrate what a good massage has to offer. That’s why we’re sharing our reasons why massage is a great self-care practice for you to incorporate.
Self-care is a term that is often thrown about. But what does self-care actually mean, and why is it so important for everyone to make time for it?
Here at The Wellness Nest, we believe that self-care is an essential step towards wellbeing. But for you to prioritise self-care, you need to understand what self-care (and what it isn’t!)
Have you decided that you need to make a little more time for self-care? You’re not alone. Here at The Wellness Nest, we’re focusing on self-care - for ourselves, our loved ones, and of course our clients!
To kick off the year, we thought we’d share some tips to help you prioritise self-care for the year ahead.
Have you ever found yourself stressing before an appointment about what your body looks like, whether you’ve shaved your legs or what underwear you’re wearing that day?
These are common concerns that clients might experience. They openly discuss their pain and discomfort and what has bought them into the treatment room with us. But they always seem to apologise for little things when treatment begins.
That’s why we wanted to share 10 things that honestly your myotherapist does not care about when treating you.
With 2020 fast approaching, many people are thinking about their resolutions. You might resolve to quit smoking, give up junk food or stop that bad habit of yours.
Here at The Wellness Nest, we believe that a holistic approach to health is the best approach. With that in mind, here are 5 New Year resolutions that we believe everyone could benefit from - even us!
Have you ever wondered when you should see a myotherapist? This is a question we answer all the time. So we thought we’d share the top 5 reasons why clients come to us, as well as how we can help with these reasons.
PMS can range from a mild inconvenience to full-blown nightmare for some women. When you start to feel gloomy, grumpy or unhappy in your body, it can be difficult to know what to do. That’s why we’ve pulled together 5 easy tips for you to use when PMS gets you down.
Many of us know about menstrual cramps and other PMS symptoms. But what you might not know as much about is ovulation pain.
What is ovulation pain?
Ovulation pain is pain that occurs around ovulation – about 2 weeks into your monthly cycle. You might also hear it referred to as ‘mittelschmerz’ – a German term meaning ‘middle pain’.
Let’s face it – there’s nothing pleasant about PMS. The symptoms you might be experiencing in the days prior to menstruation could range from mildly uncomfortable to unbearable.
But can myotherapy play a role in relieving symptoms associated with PMS? Let’s have a look at what research suggests.
There is a good chance you’ve heard about acupuncture. But many people are unfamiliar with dry needling unless they have experienced it. We often are asked whether dry needling and acupuncture are the same thing.
Everyone knows that exercise and moving on a regular basis is good for you. But if you have an injury or a condition that causes pain, movement can be uncomfortable or even painful. But can exercise help to reduce pain or support recovery from injury?
Pain is a normal part of being alive. It’s a protective message designed to keep us safe from danger. But sometimes, pain can develop into chronic pain. Chronic pain often involves pain signals that are distorted or amplified.
Everyone has experienced pain at some point in their lives. But although we all know what it’s like to feel pain, understanding pain can be a little more complex. If you’ve ever wondered about what pain really is and what you should do about it, we’re here to explain.
Myotherapy can make your body feel much better, especially if you’ve been in pain. But it’s quite normal to experience some mild symptoms after a treatment. So what is normal post-myotherapy, and how can you manage it with post-treatment care?
Have you ever wondered if myotherapy is painful? You might have had a rough massage treatment before, or perhaps your friends have. But let’s get to the root of this rumour and discover the truth about myotherapy.
If you’ve never been to see a myotherapist before, you might wonder what to expect. Trying a new type of physical therapy can feel awkward if you don’t know how your session will run!
If you break down the word, myotherapy means ‘muscle therapy’. The goal of myotherapy is to assess, treat and rehabilitate any muscle or joint pain, as well as related conditions.
Some treatments will work directly on the muscle. Others will focus on the supportive tissues, including ligaments and tendons.