EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO STRETCH YOUR LOWER BACK
Lower Trunk Rotation
Lie down on your back, bend your knees and drop them to either side and hold for ten seconds. This stretch should be felt in the lower back and sometimes in the outer hips as well.
MASSAGE THERAPY FEATURED SERVICE
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Massage Therapy is an effective way to treat many physical ailments, including back pain, whiplash, and sciatica. Nova Physiotherapy has been providing Massage Therapy in the Halifax area to clients since 2004. Our three clinics can serve you – in Bedford, Dartmouth, and Timberlea. Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues to achieve a desired therapeutic response. It enhances the function of joints and muscles, improves blood and lymph circulation, and helps relieve stress and pain. WHAT DOES MASSAGE THERAPY TREAT?
Always consult your physiotherapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.
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SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT J I L L I AN L EWI S , RMT, MASSAGE THERAP I ST
Originally from Cape Breton, NS, Jillian graduated from The Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in 2011, where she specialised and received certification in Neurological Treatments. After graduation, she has spent more time at the college as an teaching assistant and clinic supervisor for 2 years. Jillian has experience treating a variety of
• whiplash • headaches, migraine • arthritis • low back pain • sciatica • repetitive strain injuries
• muscle spasm • temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) • fibromyalgia • frozen shoulder
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MASSAGE THERAPY SESS I ONS Initial treatment is typically one hour and involves a detailed physical assessment, intake of medical history, and a hands-on treatment to determine your tissue health. Later visits can be 30 or 40 minutes, or perhaps as long as 90 minutes, depending on what treatment is agreed upon by you and your therapist. The appropriate removal of clothing will be discussed by your therapist. During the course of the treatment, you will be covered by a sheet. The only uncovered area will be where the therapist is treating you at any given moment.
musculoskeletal conditions including sports related injuries, MVA, work related injuries, and headaches. In 2017, Jillian became certified as a yoga instructor and is teaching yoga out of our Timberlea clinic. Other certificates Jillian has received as her time as a massage therapist include:
• Guasha Level 1 • Acupressure & Meridan Massage • Indian Head Massage • Upper Limb & Cervical Spine Integration • TMJ Mastery
• Yoga Teacher Certification200hr • Yogassage • Aromatherapy • Neurological Inhibition of the pelvis • Chinese Medicine Cupping
Call us today to find out more about how Massage Therapy can help you or visit our website at novaphysiotherapy.ca.
In her down time, Jill enjoys walking, journaling, yoga and spending time with her dogs.
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