By Lauren Denniss
Everyone would agree that they love a good massage. However there are many more tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your goal is a moment of relaxation, to reduce muscle tension or to attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being.
Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:
Reducing or eliminating pain.
Improving joint mobility.
Improving circulation.
Improving lymphatic drainage.
Reducing muscular tension.
Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Our massage therapists works with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and prevention and disability.
There has been a wide variety of research proving the benefits of massage therapy for various conditions. The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, can prove beneficial:
Muscle tension and spasm
Anxiety and depression
Back, leg, and neck pain
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Stress and stress related conditions
Sports injuries and prevention
Dislocations
Fibromyalgia
Fractures and edema
Insomnia
Headaches
Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
Tendinitis
Strains and sprains
Multiple sclerosis
Pregnancy and labour support
Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
Kyphosis and Scoliosis
Massage Therapy can also be used as part of a preventative care program. This includes sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management, and more! Together, you and your therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your needs.
If you think a massage therapist can help you, give us a call and book in to see our massage therapist today to start moving better and feeling great, straight away!
