Staying Safe in the Heat: Bodywork Tips for Adults, Seniors, & Outdoor Workers
☀️ Summer Heat in Calgary: More Than Just Uncomfortable
Calgary summers can swing between cool mornings and scorching afternoons. With rising temperatures and frequent heat warnings, adults, seniors, and outdoor workers face unique risks. Heat doesn’t just make us sweat—it strains the nervous system, dehydrates the body, and leaves muscles fatigued.
For seniors and those with chronic conditions, the risks are higher. Outdoor workers often push through long hours without enough rest. And adults balancing busy lives may not realise how much the heat is affecting their energy, focus, and resilience.
🚨 Signs of Heat Exhaustion to Watch For
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
Muscle cramps or weakness
Nausea or headache
Excessive sweating—or in severe cases, little to no sweating
Confusion or irritability
If symptoms escalate, medical care is essential. But for many Calgarians, prevention and supportive care can make all the difference.
🌿 How Bodywork Helps During Heat Season
✔️ Massage Therapy
Gentle massage supports circulation, reduces tension from dehydration, and helps calm an overactive nervous system. Cooling techniques and light touch can provide relief without adding strain.
✔️ Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
CST offers a deeply calming reset for the nervous system, especially helpful for those who feel overstimulated or fatigued by extreme heat. It’s safe for seniors and those with complex health needs.
✔️ Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Heat often worsens swelling in the legs and feet. MLD helps reduce fluid retention, ease discomfort, and improve mobility—especially for seniors or those on their feet all day.
👩⚕️ Who Benefits Most
Outdoor workers – Long days in construction, landscaping, or delivery work take a toll. Bodywork helps reduce fatigue and tension.
Seniors – Increased risk of dehydration, dizziness, and swelling makes supportive care essential.
Adults with chronic illness – Conditions like heart disease or migraines can be triggered or worsened by heat stress.
Anyone feeling burnt out – Calgary summers can leave even the healthiest bodies depleted.
✅ Staying Cool & Supported This Summer
Bodywork isn’t a replacement for water, shade, or rest—but it can support recovery, regulate your nervous system, and help you feel more resilient in the face of summer heat.
👉 Book an appointment to see how massage, CST, or MLD can support you this season.
📚 Further Reading & Resources
💛 Remember: listen to your body, pace yourself in the heat, and reach out for support when you need it.
