One of the most common issues that people suffer from is muscle inflammation. This can be caused by a number of things, including overuse, repetitive motion, or even something as simple as sitting in one position for too long. Whatever the cause, it’s important to treat muscle inflammation properly in order to avoid further injury …
Primary school teachers spend many hours bending forward, assisting their students at low table levels. High school teachers on the other hand, spend loads of time sitting, marking and assessing papers, they also tend to be the ones carrying too many books at once and stand in awkward positions while writing on boards. Small tables …
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With Fall just around the corner, here at Muscle Check we are already starting to hear from people with new or worsening Back Pain. In fact, this happens almost every Fall. As the days get shorter and colder lower backs seem to “unexpectedly” get stiff and achy. So, why does Back Pain get worse this time of …
I always have a great night when I pop down to be a vendor at the Airdrie Farmers Market. The organizer, Candice Kolson, is very easy to work with and runs a good market. I always seem to be lucky and have wonderful vendor neighbours. My Airdrie area customers and friends who stop by are …
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Summer is here bringing with it sunshine, hot weather, and muscle aches? We all know the summer months in Alberta come with ice cream, outdoor hikes, swimming, camping, and a whole lot of fun. But did you know that increased temperatures can exacerbate body aches and joint pain? Summer muscle pain and body aches are …
Did you know the human body is made up of 60% water, so it’s no surprise that staying hydrated is important for overall health and well-being. Did you know that staying hydrated can also help relieve muscle pain? When your muscles are properly hydrated, they have more elasticity and are less likely to be injured. …
Get outside! It’s the perfect time for a spring walk! Make this form of exercise more effective with a few tips. The weather is finally just right to get outside and work up a sweat. Walking might be just what your soul needs right now. Maybe you just want to walk around your neighborhood or …
Interview with Shelly Rimes, founder and CEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axyyVF7CBC0 She takes us through her journey creating her 100% natural pain relief ointment used by professional athletes, rodeo performers, and everyday people such as seniors and others. Here is the transcript of the interview: Viola (00:00): Hi, Shelly. Shelly, Muscle Check founder (00:01): Good morning, Viola. Viola …
Trade Shows in Calgary used to be a regular event…before…so glad they are back 😊! Now that the restrictions have been lifted (at least most of them) we are finally able to get together and explore new opportunities and revisit old ones. We are just so happy that we were able to attend our first …
Trade Show Calgary – Muscle Check’s first live event Read More »
In this post MuscleCheck’s owner, Shelly Rimes, is going to provide some self-care tips to help you reduce and relieve neck pain at home. Neck pain is a very common problem that seems to be growing worse in our modern world. Most of us had neck pain at one point or another and know it’s …
