FAQ

A therapeutic touch, the very first step to a healthy lifestyle

What is Massage Therapy?
What is a trigger point?
What can I expect when I receive a massage?
Can I receive massage therapy during pregnancy?
Where will my massage therapy take place?
Will the massage oils used make me break out?
How does Massage Therapy work?
Do I need a prescription for treatments at Therapy One?
How often should I have massage therapy?
I know what is my condition, should I still need to be assessed when I come in for the initial physiotherapy/chiropractic session?
Should I see a Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist or a Chiropractor for my condition? How do I know what is the right treatment for my condition?
Can I see a physiotherapist for wellness and active life style?
Once you go to the Chiropractor, You’ll always have to go, is that true?
The benefits of Massage Therapy are temporary?

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HOW TO SAFELY VISIT YOUR RMT AMID COVID

Massage Amid Covid

We are living in unprecedented times, and the services that were once so easily accessible to us are no longer a luxury we can afford to take for granted. Covid-19 has changed our day to day interactions and we must be more mindful of how we approach receiving the services we require. Our overall wellness however, should not be neglected …

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How to manage heel and foot pain?

Plantar Stretch

During Covid-19 pandemic, one of the ways that a lot of us kept our physical and mental health in check was by walking/running outdoors. Even though, some restrictions have been lifted/eased, some of us have continued to enjoy being active outdoors during these hot summer days. Some of you might have experienced pain in your feet specifically in the inner …

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Exercises for office workers

Piriformis

Simple exercises for office workers If you are like most people nowadays, you tend to spend a lot of time sitting at your desk while working. As a result of prolonged sitting at your desk, you could potentially develop poor postural habits. These poor postural habits could lead to headaches, tightness, tension and pain in your neck, shoulders, and back …

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Prevent neck and back pain while working from home

Work From Home Posture Scaled

Many of us are recently working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures. In the absence of proper home office setup, you might have found yourself spending extended periods of time at your kitchen counter, couch or hunched over a coffee table with poor posture. Poor posture for prolonged period of time, could in turn, lead to …

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Pregnancy and Physiotherapy

Physio At Therapy One Yonge And Finch Toronto

“Giving birth and being born brings us into the essence of creation, where the human spirit is courageous and bold and the body, a miracle of wisdom.” -– Harriette Hartigan Pregnancy is one of nature’s very own miracles, and while it is exciting to be expecting your little bundle of joy, most women suffer some severe strain on their bodies …

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TIPS FOR SAFE GARDENING

Physiotherapy For Back Pain

“Spring is the time of plans and projects” – Leo Tolstoy No matter how long the winter was, spring was sure to follow. As the weather changes, many of us are sure to trade in our large winter coats for some spring jackets, spring cleaning and best of all spring gardening! The flowers and weeds are coming out to play …

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Tips to prevent summer injuries

Chiropractic Treatments At Yonge And Finch

Summer months are fast approaching and people are eagerly waiting to be active out there to get some sun. Being active out in the sun can cause injuries if you are not careful about what you do to be active. We have been keeping track of our data during summer months and noticed we treat about 20% more injuries at …

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When do you need a physiotherapist?

Yonge And Finch Physiotherapy

We often get asked when should I see my Physiotherapist? Traditionally physicians are the first choice to guide you to the right direction based on your injury or condition. It works perfect as long as you don’t get stuck with taking painkillers for months or often years. Few simple facts below would help you with taking the right decision on …

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Falling behind on your New Year’s resolutions?

Excersise Optimization At Yonge And Finch

Getting in shape is one of the most popular and the best New Year’s resolution you can make. As a massage therapist, I hear this lot every January and lot of them hit Gym with a great intention and enthusiasm, so hard and too fast. Often end up with an injury or burnout, and in few weeks they are all …

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Upper back and neck pain or tension in sedentary jobs: Common causes

Fix Your Posture At Therapy One 2 E1480447013303

Upper back and neck pain or muscle tension in the upper back and neck area is becoming more and more common these days with modern life style. Forward head posture This is one of the top common postural problems seen with sedentary desk type jobs. Normally, correct alignment would have our heads sitting directly above our trunks, much like how …

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Did you know most insurance companies and progressive extended health coverage cover up to 100% of any type of physiotherapy, Chiropractic and massage therapy treatments from a Registered Therapist? Using your benefits wisely throughout the year can keep you healthy forever. Please refer your insurance policy now!