Studies show:
- Massage is the most frequently used therapy for controlling pain and musculoskeletal problems.
- Nearly 90% of back pain patients felt better after the treatment.
- Cancer patients who receive massage treatment experience less pain and swelling after the treatment.
- People suffering from tension headache experience long-term improvements.
- The oxygen capacity of the blood can increase up to 15% after massage therapy.
- Massage therapy increases blood circulation and relaxation.
- Massage therapy increase mobility of the joints and decrease the tightness of the muscles.
- Massage therapy can help with soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday stress and busy scheduled life styles.
- Massage therapy can reduce overuse syndromes and pain.
There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being as well as your quality of life.
Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the strength of massage therapy in preventing illness and conditions before they develop cannot be overlooked. Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of both acute and chronic stages of conditions
Massage Therapy is both accessible and effective in the treatment of various conditions. Today, RMTs use a blend of modern science and ancient philosophies, utilizing specific techniques and modalities to treat many conditions that may include, but are not limited to:
- Hemiplegia
- Sciatica
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Herniated back (disc)
- Scoliosis
- Chronic Pain
- Iliotibial Band Contracture
- Spastic Paralysis
- Constipation
- Sports Injuries
- Contractures
- Insomnia
- Sprains
- Dysmennorhea
- Neuralgia / Neuritis
- Edema
- Osteoporosis
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Dislocations
- Muscle Tension Spasm
- Tendonitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Headaches
- Scars
- Migraine
- Synovitis
- Asthma
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Athletic Injuries
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Bronchitis
- Fractures
- Buergers’ Disease
- Frozen Shoulder
- Postural Deformities
- Bursitis
- Gout
- Raynaud’s Disease
- Contusions
- Strains
- Cramps
- Low Back Pain
- Stress-related disorders
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Varicose Veins
- Compression Syndromes
- Paralysis
- Whiplash
- Cerebral Palsy