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Big Toe Mobility Plays a Key Role in Preventing Running Injuries
Tootsies, piggies, digits. These are all different names we use to describe our toes. We often don’t think about our toes' role in...
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sarakotilalmt
- Aug 14
- 5 min
4 Reasons to Make Massage a Top Priority
Many people rely on massage for both their physical and mental wellbeing. Yet when it becomes necessary to trim the budget, massage is...
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sarakotilalmt
- Jul 29
- 5 min
Can Massage Help Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, officially known as adhesive capsulitis, typically shows itself as pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. The...
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sarakotilalmt
- Jan 4
- 2 min
3 Words for 2022
Since 2016 I have been participating in the 3 words exercise. If you're new here and don't know what I'm talking about, the 3 words...
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sarakotilalmt
- Apr 6, 2021
- 4 min
Is too much sitting causing your pain?
I don't know about you, but I've noticed I sit for more extended periods than ever. And while sitting can be super comfortable, prolonged...
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sarakotilalmt
- Mar 22, 2021
- 8 min
The benefits of CBD for runners
DISCLAIMER: This blog article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as advice, medical or otherwise. This is...
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sarakotilalmt
- Mar 22, 2021
- 4 min
Foam rolling, everyone is doing it and you should too
I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. I have a love/hate relationship with my foam roller. I love the way my body feels more mobile...
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sarakotilalmt
- Mar 22, 2021
- 4 min
Why you should drink water after a massage
We all know that we should be drinking more water, right? Your doctor tells you to drink water instead of soda or juice. You’re told to...
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sarakotilalmt
- Mar 22, 2021
- 3 min
How to Prepare Your Winter Body for Spring Marathon Training
Every season presents its own challenges for runners. While most Seacoast runners run year round, running in the winter months can be...
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sarakotilalmt
- Dec 17, 2019
- 2 min
3 Words for 2020
I've spent some time over that last couple of weeks reflecting on the past decade. Wow! Ten Years.
I can hardly believe it's been that long
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Sara Kotila, LMT
- Dec 31, 2018
- 3 min
3 Words for 2019
It's that time of year again. Time for me to share with you my 3 words for the new year. If you're new here or maybe it's been a while, I...
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Marie Richey, LMT
- Jun 18, 2018
- 4 min
Evolution, Running and Massage
As a runner, it is likely that you have been scoffed at because you choose something that includes discomfort and challenge with your...
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Sara Kotila, LMT
- Dec 4, 2017
- 3 min
Making client safety and security a priority
No doubt you've probably read the Buzzfeed article regarding sexual assault allegations at Massage Envy. If you haven't, you can read...
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Kelly Coder
- Oct 11, 2017
- 3 min
Postural deviations and pain in runners
This week's guest blog post is from Kelly Coder of Postural Foundations. Kelly is a postural and functional exercise specialist who works...
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sarakotilalmt
- Sep 27, 2017
- 2 min
Better breathing may be the key to better running
Every runner, whether you’re just starting out or have been running for many years wants to improve performance. You train harder, add...
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sarakotilalmt
- Sep 1, 2017
- 4 min
Piriformis syndrome, a really pain….in the butt
Recently, I came across an Instagram post of a runner stretching out her glutes. The caption under the photo said how the pain in her...
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Sara Kotila, LMT
- Aug 26, 2017
- 3 min
How different surfaces affect running injuries
A track, a trail, asphalt road, hills; they all have different terrain features, but does where you run matter?
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sarakotilalmt
- Aug 25, 2017
- 4 min
Stop foam rolling your IT Band to fix your knee pain.
We've all seen a picture like the one to the right, of some man (or woman) foam rolling the entire length of the outside of their leg and...
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sarakotilalmt
- Aug 7, 2017
- 3 min
How pelvic tilt influences hamstring tightness
Your pelvis is the point for which every other structural issue in your body can be tied to.
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Sara Kotila, LMT
- Aug 3, 2017
- 3 min
Should I get a massage before or after a race?
There's a lot of conflicting information floating around on the interwebs regarding when the optimal time to get a massage is and what t
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