Jonathan Yu
Jonathan Yu
BSc, RMT
- Registered Massage Therapist
Jonathan is a registered massage therapist based in Markham and Scarborough. Jonathan employs a wide-range of skills, approaches and techniques to consistently provide quality care and service to his clients. Jon is known for developing positive relationships and specialized treatment plans that cater to the unique needs of the clients he serves.
Jonathan holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology from York University and is registered with the College of Massage Therapy of Ontario. With proven clinical experience he provides support and comfort to a diverse group of patients; from athletes to seniors and anyone in between. Jon has a keen interest in new and emerging industry practices and strives to incorporate different techniques in his approach to ensure clients achieve their treatment goals. Jon maintains an active lifestyle, as an active volleyball player and is committed to his routine of strength training and aerobic fitness.
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Move Your Body!
Our body is meant to move, not sitting behind a desk for 8 hours a day. When your body doesn’t move, the muscles are kept at one static length, and slowly looses their elastic property. Years of this can contribute to many muscle aches and pains, and also increasing the risk of injuries as the muscles are more susceptable to bring sprained. One great example is the lower back sprain when moving furniture.
While sitting is unavoidable, you can still do something about it. Try to get up and move your body, from neck to shoulder to back to legs and arms so your muscles maintain their elasticity.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of joint pain affecting adults over the age of 45. Knee OA is the most common type of OA that results in the inflammation of the knee joint. Pain, Stiffness, swelling, and decreased range of motion (ROM) are common symptoms of Knee OA.
Knee pain can increase with activity and settle with rest, promoting a more sedentary lifestyle. But, it is important to ensure that you balance your periods of rest and activity. Adequate daily walking can be a great way to maintain/increase muscle bulk, maintain knee ROM, and decrease swelling. Avoiding prolonged positions, such as sitting, can also help to reduce stiffness and swelling in the knee.
Foot Baths
Warm foot baths can be used to combat congestive headaches, as it helps draw blood away from congested body areas.
Recommendation:
Submersion of the feet and legs up to mid calf using warm, cold or contrast temperatures.
Use a large bucket, large enough for feet and deep enough for water to reach mid calf.
Warm water should be at 36-38 degrees celsius.
Leave feet in for 5-20 mins and add more hot water as needed to maintain warth.
Have a blanket or cover on the person to keep warmth and enhance perspiration.
You can add selected additives such as mustard flour or epsom salt.
