Sports Therapy and keeping muscle warm

Sports Therapy An athlete, before a performance, is under immense stress emotionally and physically and the body is also prone to injuries. Practices before the event lead to constant build-up of tension in the muscles and cause stress on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves. Apart from muscle tension, the athlete is also bogged down with fatigue and injuries which may hamper the main performance.A Sports therapy wrap is the answer to emotional and physical well being for an athlete before, after and during a performance. Sports Massage is a specific type of massage which is generally rendered before, during, and after athletic events to help prepare the athlete for desired performance, to relax the nerves and prevent injuries. This type of massage can be rendered only by a professional who has a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology and particularly the muscular and skeletal systems. Sports Massage works deep to eliminate toxins embedded in muscle fibers, remove adhesions, and minimize scar tissue buildup. Muscle lengthening in sports massage helps restore a range of motion and overall flexibility. Sports massage also leads to improved circulation which aids better cell nutrition, greater elasticity of muscle fiber, and reduced recovery time. Sports massage is a blend of Swedish massage and Shiatsu specifically designed to cater to the needs of professional athletes. Depending on the needs of the athlete, a variety of techniques are used including classic Swedish strokes, cross-fiber friction, pressure-point work, and joint mobilization. Types of Sports Massage Sports massage therapy includes pre-event, post-event, maintenance and rehabilitation techniques that promote greater athletic endurance and performance, reduced chances of injury and faster healing. Pre-Event A Sports Therapy wrap helps warm up the muscles by stretching them and making them flexible for optimal athletic performance. A pre-event massage also stimulates the flow of blood and nutrients to the muscle, reduces muscle tension, loosen the muscles and produce a feeling of psychological readiness. A pre -event massage is best done up to two days prior to the main event. Post-Event Our Sports Therapy Wrap focuses on relieving muscle soreness, minimizing the effects of fatigue and reducing the stress levels in the body. It also helps reduce swelling, maintain flexibility, promote blood flow to the muscle to remove lactic acid and waste build-up and reduce cramping. This also helps faster healing. Prevention This is more of a maintenance massage which can be done at least once a week as a regular part of athletic training programs. Preventive maintenance using a Sports Therapy wrap increases the flow of blood and nutrients to the muscle and helps repair small tears due to strenuous physical activity. It also keeps tissue loose so that different layers of muscle slide over each other. Rehabilitation Sports massage is also used as a last resort in the event of injury.Sports Therapy Wrap helps rehabilitate by minimizing the adverse effects of scar tissue and adhesion's caused to the athlete and helps regain lost flexibility and strength. Techniques in Sports Massage There are three main techniques of massage frequently used in sport, namely effleurage, petrissage and frictions. Most of the massage techniques ensure the main pressure is directed towards the heart to increase the venous and lymphatic flow. The strokes also ensure that excess pressure does not cause any damage to blood vessels. While effleurage is a preparatory background stroke, petrissage allows detail work on the body in releasing tension followed by friction. Benefits of Sports Massage and a Sports Therapy Wrap The benefits of sports massage impact the physical, physiological and psychological levels. A state of well being is achieved only when all the three aspects are in balance. Here is a compilation of the key benefits attained at each level through a sports massage: Physical effects of massage are: • Deep massage causes the pores in tissue membranes to open, enabling fluids and nutrients to pass through enabling removal of waste products such as lactic acid. • Deep massage encourages the muscles to take up oxygen and nutrients which promote faster healing • Sports Therapy Wrap stretches muscles to release tension or stress caused due to excess physical activity • Sports massage helps break down scar tissues which usually affect the muscle, tendons and ligaments which impair performance. • Sports massage helps improve elasticity of tissues. Physiological effects of sports massage are: • Sports Therapy Wrap helps reduce pain. • Muscles are relaxed after a sports massage Psychological effects of sports massage include: • Reduced levels of anxiety and stress caused due to relaxed muscles and nerves. •Sports Therapy Wrap stimulates a sense of well being and health. Sports Massage Therapist A sports massage therapist must be trained & certified in Sports massage therapy from a school accredited by the American Massage Therapy Association/Commission on Massage Training Accreditation/Approval (AMTA/COMTAA) or their State Board of Education. A professional therapist may also have completed an additional training program approved by the AMTA National Sports Massage Certification Program. Many sports massage therapists also complete the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. www.wildflowersaromatherapy.com

Back pain,stress,lack of sleep solutions

Heating pads - back pain

We have the best selection of  Warm Buddy - heating pads & Warm up stuffed animals,all approved medical devices for back pain relief & comfort.
Our Sports Therapy wrap is one of our most popular back pain relief heating pads, can be used hot or cold depending on the therapy required.
We do have other smaller heat packs, our body wrap has a removable cover and a variety of fabric colours to select from as does our spa wrap which is perfect for the back and neck pain and we can't forget our ultra-shoulder wrap for neck/shoulder and stress relief. Plus many other heat wraps for back pain relief and comfort.
Made locally in Vancouver BC

Do you suffer from back pain?

Back pain can be extremely debilitating,painful and frustrating as the simplest of actions can pull or strain a muscle.
Warm Buddy have been making therapeutic heating pads since 1995 and they are all approved medical devices for the relief of muscle pain and stress.
The heat pack can be used hot or cold depending on the required therapy. (Hot for aches and pains and cold for swelling).
For aches and pains, just pop the heat pack into the microwave for the specified amount of time and the warm moist heat will penetrate the muscles and ease the back pain fast.
Sports athletes use them to maintain muscles by keeping them warm prior to stretching and warm ups.Thus reducing the chance of pulled muscles.
Weekend warriors also use them to warm up before weekend chores, because we all know how the simplest of chores can damage our muscles.

Do you suffer for neck & shoulder pain from too much computer work?

Working on the computer for too long can create neck and shoulder pain, stiff muscles and stress. A quick reference check, just take a deep breathe, exhale and relax the shoulders, you will notice that your shoulders will drop and you will start to feel more relaxed, prolonged use of computers and other electronic devices can cause severe neck and shoulder pain if not treated. One quick way to help relax is to take periodical stretch breaks away from the computer, if your neck continues to hurt then try one of our ultra-shoulder wraps to relieve the pain. Worksafe BC use these for there staff when they are feeling stressed out, they have noticed that after using the heat wrap they are more relaxed and productive.

Migraines and headaches?

We all get these from time to time,they can be caused by stress or in my case weather, when it is going to rain I start to get a migraine.
Each one is different to everyone who suffers from them.
Our sleep masks and eye pillows are a perfect remedy for headaches and migraines, you can use them at room temperature, put them in the freezer if you like it cold or in the microwave for 30 seconds to give you a bit of warmth.
The combination of weight to the acupressure points and the natural herbs will take the edge off the pain and help you relax and help take you back to your normal state.

Difficulty sleeping?

With all the stress in our lives sleep can be a rare commodity. We have recently developed a sleep therapy kit to help you get a more relaxed nights sleep. The kit contains a roll on, some stress relief bath salts and our sleep mask. A perfect solution for those of us who can't get that full nights sleep.

Still can't sleep?

Then maybe you need one of our world famous warm up animals. These are designed for the child in all of us ages 1 to 103.
Each stuffed animal has a removable heat pack that can be heated or cooled as required. We have a variety of animals and sizes to select from.

How to keep warm this winter

How to keep warm this winter.
Warm Buddy have been making heat packs since 1995. There main purpose was to relieve aches pains and stress.


The fact that they are heat wraps lends themselves to keeping people warm for long periods of time.
Just pop the pack in the microwave for a couple of minutes and the pack will keep you warm for an hour or so.
This will also keep your heating bills down,when using the heat packs turn the thermostat down by a couple of degrees and save money.
here’s to a warm winter.
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Back pain relief

 Back pain relief

Back pain can be caused by many things,stress, lifting heavy items incorrectly, even doing warm ups when your muscles aren't warm.
Our solution since 1996 has been using our Warm Buddy Sports Therapy Wrap

Back pain relief sports therapy wrap

plus any of our other heating pads to relieve muscle pain and to use as a heat therapy to keep muscle supple and less liable to over stretching and damage.

Stand up to workplace stress

Stress in the workplace

We have identified how working for long uninterrupted periods on the computer can lead to muscle stress and fatigue.

For 30 years I worked as a workspace planner with a European office furniture manufacturer, they were one of the first companies to recognize that the workplace contributed to the major reason people got stressed and sick.

We were one of the first companies to use a stand up workstation; these enabled the user to adjust the surface quickly to their desired height and also allowed them the flexibility of movement while working.

Moving to Canada I still adopted these ideas and with the use of laptops and tablets the large work surface was as dead as the dodo.

Also more people were now working from home so space was a precious commodity, thus the stand-up station was a space saver as well as an ergonomic blessing.

I went to the Home depot and bought myself supplies to make my own stand up surface for under $60.

Stand up work surface

I still had my sit down desk, albeit much smaller, but throughout the day I alternated between the 2 work surface, this gave me the exercise I needed and allowed me to use different muscle sets throughout the day. Resulting in, less fatigue, less stress and a more 

productive day.

Whilst I still have my heat packs for those days my muscles ache, it is not required for stress relief anymore.

So take a stand against workplace stress.

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 Workplace stress

Do you suffer from stress in the workplace?
This can be one many causes, the main one is your body and how it reacts to stress.
When you are working on the computer for long periods of time, just take a few seconds to check your body and where your shoulders are in relation to your ears.
You see the more stressed you are the higher your shoulders go up, a quick release is to take a deep breathe and relax, you will suddenly see how far your shoulders drop.
Should you find yourself working at the computer for long periods of time it is important to take stretch breaks, take a walk around the house, make a cup of tea, walk around the office, this will relax the muscles, if you can't find the time to do this make an appointment with your self in your desk top calender say every hour to remind yourself to take a break.
Stress can also be caused by the way you are working, your environment such as how your chair is set, where your monitor is in relation to your eyes, this is another blog I can do to address this as I have spent 30 years in the office furniture business designing ergonomic work spaces.
We have supplied many companies with our shoulder wraps for employees to use to help relax those neck and shoulder muscles.
here is a short release from one BC company - Worksafe BC.

Ultra-shoulder wrap

Worksafe BC incorporated the use of our Ultra Shoulder wraps for their employees to use to relieve stress or tension at work.

• Emma Chritensen their corporate ergonomist found that individuals using the wraps had a more relaxed posture while working at their workstations, their shoulders were lower, not hunched up around the ears and productivity increased.

This all natural stress relief wrap penetrates deep into muscles to dissolve stress and soothe aches, moist heat therapy can even help diminish tension headaches.

Dental anxiety and stress

Also dentists are using our Ultra-shoulder wrap to help relieve dental anxiety with their clients

All of our Warm Buddy products are approved medical devices for the relief of pain and stress relief.