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Sore Neck? Try These Neck Stretches
Did you know the average adult head weighs 10-11 pounds? That's a lot of weight to be carrying around on such a slender neck. Add in your...
Amanda Lundstedt, Cindy Rhodes
Dec 9, 20181 min read
3 Quick Ways to Stretch Your Hip Flexors
This first stretch is a pigeon pose. It’s commonly seen in yoga, but is a very good versatile stretch that I recommend for many of our clien
Amanda Lundstedt, Cindy Rhodes
Oct 3, 20181 min read
Magnesium. What is it and why is it important?
Amanda here, writing today on the topic of the supplement magnesium. A question that I often am asked as a clinician is: 'What can I be...
Amanda, Owner, Active Edge Clinics
Jul 25, 20182 min read
It's Flu and Cold Season. What should I do?
Whether we like it or not, the cold and dry weather is here, making it breeding ground for colds and the flu. This year, there seems to...
Amanda, Owner, Active Edge Clinics
Feb 5, 20182 min read
Heat? Or Ice?.....Wait, Ice!? Or Heat!?
One of the questions that I most commonly get from patients and people in general is 'Do I use heat or ice on (injury, pain,...
Amanda, Owner, Active Edge Clinics
Jan 25, 20181 min read
A Triathlon, in winter, in Iowa? How does THAT work?!
Happy New Year Friends! I hope that 2018 has begun bountifully for you. For those of us here in Iowa, it began with one word: FRIGID. ...
Amanda, Owner, Active Edge Clinics
Jan 9, 20181 min read
Meet the Owner of Active Edge!
Happy Thursday Friends! Amanda here, and in this blog post, I wanted to share a little bit more about myself, and how I got to here! ...
Amanda, Owner, Active Edge Clinics
Jan 4, 20182 min read
FAQ: How Often Should I Get a Sports Massage?
A frequently asked question that we receive in our clinic is, 'How Often Should I get a Sports Massage?' The answer is highly variable,...
Amanda, Owner, Active Edge Clinics
Nov 29, 20171 min read
What Is 'Floating' All About?
A few weeks ago, a good friend of mine from massage school and I ventured over to the Fadeaway Flotation Center in West Des Moines for...
Amanda, Owner, Active Edge Clinics
Nov 3, 20172 min read
So What EXACTLY is Sports Massage?
When I am asked what I do for a living, my response is typically, 'I'm a sports massage therapist.' The next question that I typically...
Amanda, Owner, Active Edge Clinics
Oct 23, 20172 min read
Hello and High Five!
At the IMT Des Moines Marathon Scheel's Sports and Fitness Expo this past weekend in Downtown Des Moines, I had the opportunity to learn...
Ann Riesberg
Oct 18, 20171 min read
The IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend
Marathon weekend is here! As we approach this weekend, it is exciting to be a runner in Des Moines, with the annual running of the IMT...
Ann Riesberg
Oct 13, 20171 min read
10 Mother's Day Gifts for Moms That Don't Like "Stuff"
After umpteen years of raising you, and almost as many years of last-minute Mother’s Day flowers wilting on the dining room table, it’s...
Amanda, Owner
May 10, 20173 min read
Foot Strengthening Exercises To Improve Speed, Power, And Balance
When it comes to exercise, most people overlook two of the most important parts of their body - their feet. They train upper body, lower...
Amanda, Owner
May 3, 20175 min read
Benefits of Massage Therapy for Bodybuilders
Weightlifting can take a toll on the body, especially if the body does not heal correctly after an injury. However, massage therapy helps...
Amanda, Owner
Apr 26, 20172 min read
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