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Business is most often conducted from the seat of a chair or sitting behind the wheel. Whether you are in front of a computer, a desk, a phone, in a vehicle, or on an airplane, the fact is that a lot of people’s jobs require them to sit in one position for extended periods of time.

Is My Job Affecting My Posture?

Sitting in one position can cause many problems when it comes to your body. Muscles and joints require movement to function so when you’re sitting for up to nine hours a day, stress can accumulate, muscle can shorten which compacts your body causing aches and pains. For most people who conduct most of their business from a seated position, by the end of the day headaches or stress tension in the shoulders is a familiar sense as are migraines, neck aches, and stiffness in the wrists and hips.


Other health related issues that stem from “sitting job posture” are:



  • Build-up of excess body fat storage and obesity
  • Higher than average blood pressure
  • Increased risk for cardiovascular disease
  • Neck and spine alignment issues
  • Elevated blood sugar and cholesterol levels
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fortunately, massage is a great way to address this host of issues by reinforcing the natural movements of your body that have been missing over the course of the day.
  • Massage also promotes circulation of both blood and lymph system in your body to help boost your immune system and digestive functioning, which can help you feel more energized and focused.

How Can I Improve My Body Posture?

Another way to combat prolonged sitting fatigue is by getting up and making a point of moving every day and even every hour when at your desk. By introducing more exercise into your work routine, like a walk around the block, a post-work gym visit, or even a lunchtime yoga class, you can help your body retain better posture and help yourself feel better while taking on that mountain of work. Other suggestions include parking further away in the parking garage, not taking the elevator and using the stairs, or even doing a few push ups every time you get off the phone. And of course, there are regular massage treatments that can be a great way to treat the unique aches and pains you face in life and help you take on healthier, more balanced work/life habits.


Consult Martinus Massage for more expert tips and you will be on your way to keeping the most notorious sitting-job dangers at bay.

Woman Having Back Massage — Massage Therapist in Mount Louisa, QLD

A Look at The Lymphatic System

06 Oct, 2022
The lymphatic system is a collection of vessels and nodes that run parallel to the cardiovascular system. The fluid within the lymph vessels is called "lymph" and it is made from the blood plasma. Lymph carries nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to the interstitial spaces then removes toxins and cellular wastes products. The nodes help to return the fluid back to the vessels which then carry the fluid to the heart where it enters the cardiovascular system and is carried to our eliminating organs. With a properly functioning lymphatic system our body can receive and eliminate the necessary components for our everyday life as well as protect us against invading pathogens. Within the lymphatic system there is lymph fluid, one-way flow vessels, and organs and glands that contain lymph tissue. Major node locations are found in all major joints. In other words, wherever you can fold and bend your body there is a collection of nodes. The most known of these are the Tonsils, which act as our first line of defence for airborne pathogens. The two most important organs of the lymphatic system are the Thymus and the Spleen. The Thymus is found in the upper chest behind the sternum. This is where T Lymphocytes (T Cells) stay until they mature. Once mature the cells move through the blood to other lymphatic organs such as the spleen. The Spleen is found just behind the stomach. This is where many lymphocytes wait to detect pathogens and where damaged cells and debris are filted from the blood. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is the treatment massage therapists use to reduce swelling and promote lymphatic movement. There are numerous reasons your lymph may become sluggish including Primary or Secondary lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is an accumulation of fluid causing swelling. Lymphoedema is what you notice when your legs, for example, swell after being sedentary for longer than normal durations. Massage therapists use MLD to move the lymph through the vessels and nodes. The treatment is extremely light pressure as the vessels are close to the skin surface. It is a very calming experience when treated only as lymphatic massage. The technique can be combined with other remedial therapies such deep tissue, post-surgery methods, and/or cupping techniques. Often the MLD is used in conjunction with other therapies during a treatment to stimulate lymph flow before deeper manual therapies are used. If you feel heavy, tired, or swollen please make an appointment with one of our practitioners today.
Relaxing Back Massage Therapy — Massage Therapist in Mount Louisa, QLD

The Benefits of Massage

06 Oct, 2022
Do you really know what the benefits of having a Massage Treatment? Here at Martinus Massage we are experts in not only massage and healing treatments, but in all manners of health and wellness. Here are just ten of the possible benefits of having a full body massage: 1. Makes you feel beautiful - The increased blood flow improves tour skin tone and reduces visible and no-visible signs of aging. 2. Makes you feel happy - During a massage the “happiness hormones” serotonin and endorphins get released into the bloodstream, combating feelings of depression. 3. Makes you sleep better - The same hormones are also responsible for inducing a good night’s sleep. 4. Makes you feel calmer - Levels of the stress hormone cortisol decrease during a massage, thereby lowering stress and anxiety. 5. Can reduce chronic pain - The above-mentioned happiness hormones are also the body’s very own, natural pain relievers. 6. Can assist in weight loss – This one may sound hard to believe, but the increased blood circulation can aid the body’s metabolism, naturally, which in turn can help keep you trim. 7. Can make you healthier - Reducing cortisol production and increasing serotonin and endorphin release boosts the immune system. 8. Helps with headaches – This is one our clients love. Massage relieves muscle spasms, tension and can help loosen chronically tight muscles. This can also help with chronic headaches and migraines. 9. Helps with high blood pressure - A consistent massage therapy regimen can decrease diastolic and systolic blood pressure. 10. Helps counteract all of the sitting we do - Massage can relax and correct postural imbalances bought on by the amount of time we spend in the sitting position.
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