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Browse our articles on health and well-being. Find useful tips and expert advice to navigate daily challenges and find better balance.
How to keep running joy alive on the treadmill
Autumn marks a natural shift for many runners — from trails and asphalt to indoor running on a treadmill. Outdoor running challenges the body with uneven terrain and wind resistance, while the treadmill offers an even, cushioned surface. Neither is objectively “best”, but the two differ in ways that change muscle engagement, movement patterns and recovery needs. Understanding those differences is the key to training smart and preventing injury through the season.
Back to the office chair — the biggest pitfalls
The shift from calm holiday days back to a busy office routine can be tough on both mind and body. Many of us now spend most of the day in an office chair, often with too few breaks and too little movement. The result can be tension, stress and poor sleep — a combination that quickly takes its toll on health and energy.
Running summer? How to avoid overload and injuries
Summer is peak season for running, and more and more people lace up their trainers. Whether you're training for a marathon, chasing a new personal best, or simply enjoying easy runs in the forest, one factor is decisive for getting the most out of the effort: recovery.
From ancient hands to modern treatment: the history of massage
On 12 May we celebrate Massage Day — a good moment to look back at how massage has been used through the ages. From simple touches in antiquity to today's professional treatments, massage has always been about one thing: helping the body feel better.
The power of massage: more than well-being
Massage is known for reducing stress, improving sleep, easing muscle tension and boosting energy — but the benefits reach further than that.
From winter hibernation to spring-ready: how to prepare the body
Spring is on the way, and after months of lower activity, the shift from winter to spring can be demanding on muscles and joints. To avoid overload and injury it's important to ease back into movement gradually. With the right approach — and a little help from massage — you can give the body a smooth, injury-free and energetic start to spring.
Navigating the winter dark: a path to more energy
Below we look at what happens in the body when we get too little sunlight — and how massage can help improve both health and well-being through the winter dark.
How massage helps office shoulders and stress
Hours in front of a screen often lead to office shoulders — stiff, tense muscles in the neck, back and shoulders. Massage can effectively ease stress and release the tension and discomfort built up through long days of static work.
Feeling stressed? Massage might be the answer
Massage isn't only about relaxation. In a busy life, it matters to give the body a chance to reset — and massage can be the key to finding balance. It's an effective way to reduce muscle tension, stiffness and stress, while supporting better sleep and greater well-being.
Squeeze is a proud partner of Oslo Marathon
Massage can be an important part of race prep — reducing recovery time, staying injury-free, and easing sore spots. We're partnering with Oslo Marathon for the second year running to give you the best possible conditions in the build-up. As part of the partnership you get massage at member pricing across all 39 Squeeze clinics. Experience the benefits of regular massage up to 21 September.
Our ambassadors, Anja and Gro Hammerseng-Edin
Anja and Gro love massage. Through their time as elite athletes and now as busy parents of small children, regular massage has been an important companion in their daily lives. Watch the video below for why the handball stars chose to enter a long-term partnership with Squeeze.