The Pain of Fashion

Most have heard of that old saying: “Beauty is pain.” It’s not too far from the truth even regarding accessories. You know that gorgeous purse you bought not too long ago? Well that might be the cause of the shoulder and neck pain you’ve been experiencing lately.

Purses can be torture to your body. If you have a purse with short straps to hook on only one shoulder and if it weighs about as much as a brick, it’s no wonder your body is complaining to you. Most women who carry their purse on one shoulder will carry it on their non-dominate side and never switch shoulders. This causes your back muscles to strain with the weight and it bends and twists the spine to compensate. The “purse shoulder” will also hunch forward engaging the chest muscles, and causing muscle contraction for long periods of time.

Ladies, look for purses with long straps that will go across your body to equal out the weight on both sides of the body. Try to find a purse that is a little smaller so you don’t overfill it and put too much strain on your back and shoulders. Massage and stretching, along with changing purses, will also help with those tired and achy muscles.

The Gift of Massage!

Do you know someone who is stressed, tired or sore? Holidays can be especially stressful and busy and it can be difficult to buy a gift for a friend or family member when you don’t really know what they need or want. Show that special someone that you care about them by giving the gift of rejuvenation and relaxation this year for the holidays! Give a relaxing massage to someone in need, to help them deal with their daily aches and pains.

Gift certificates are now available for purchase from Jennifer Medeiros, RMT, for treatments of 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Gift certificates include a FREE assessment for all new clients before the massage session starts. If you know someone who would benefit from receiving this gift of massage and you would like to purchase a massage therapy gift certificate, please email or call Jennifer Medeiros today!

Work phone: 519-569-9890
E-mail: [email protected]

COVID-19 Update

Due to the State of Emergency announced in Waterloo Region this past week and the mandate put forth by PHA and my governing college (CMTO), I will be temporarily keeping my Massage Therapy Clinic closed at this time. As I am unsure as to when it will be safe to reopen, I will be contacting clients on a weekly basis who have an upcoming appointment to cancel their treatments and will be placing them on a rebook list for when this outbreak has passed.