The PainPRO Journal

Expert insights and guidance for your recovery journey.

November 26, 2013
Written By: Arny Warkentin Hot vs. Cold Applications Many clients have expressed confusion about when to use hot versus cold applications. There are many…
November 23, 2013
By: Arny Warkentin You have probably heard people discuss the rotator cuff and its importance to the shoulder, but most people know very…
November 2, 2013
A significant body of evidence, including systematic reviews, supports the effectiveness of massage therapy in the treatment of a range of musculoskeletal presentations. …
July 26, 2013
Massage Therapy Pressure more Important than Massage Treatment Duration Research by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provides validation that a deep pressure massage…
June 18, 2013
Understanding Mirror Neurons Mirror neurons are a fascinating discovery in neuroscience, playing a crucial role in how humans understand and empathize with others. These…
June 17, 2013
Knuckle Cracking Remember your mother telling you not to crack your knuckles or you'll get arthritis. Well good news...knuckle cracking doesn't cause arthritis. Actually cracking…
May 5, 2013
Written by Arny Warkentin In this post I will explore another common cause shin splints in the lower leg. As I mentioned in the…
April 14, 2013
Can Massage Therapy Help Acute Injuries: By: Arny Warkentin RMT Why massage can help with acute injuries in the acute phase? People often have…
March 20, 2013
Prevent Sports Injury with Sport Massage Therapy Sports Massage Therapy in Vancouver just got better. For those involved with athletics, the associated risk of…
March 5, 2013
Joint Mobilizations...Not Just Cirque du Soleil Written by Arny Warkentin Joint mobilizations are one of many tools massage therapists are trained to use to…