The Journal
Notes on movement, rest & recovery
Practical notes from the treatment room on pain, posture, mobility and recovery — written to help you understand what your body is telling you.
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Written by Ana Decanini, RMT — Toronto
October 28, 2026
Why Your Neck Hurts by the End of the Day (And What Actually Helps)
A tight neck is rarely only a neck problem. What desk posture, breathing and shoulder mechanics have to do with it — and how we assess it in the treatment room.
October 20, 2026
Stretch Therapy vs. Massage Therapy: What Is the Difference?
Both are hands-on. Both change how tissue feels. But they ask the nervous system for different things — here is how we choose between them.
October 12, 2026
The Recovery Habit You Are Probably Skipping
Slow nasal breathing is the cheapest recovery tool there is. Here is why it works, and three ways to practise it.
October 2, 2026
Desk Setup Checklist: Five Adjustments That Actually Help
The chair is rarely the problem. Still, five small adjustments remove the biggest sources of sustained load at a desk.
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