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.
Massage Therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability. 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
The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, can prove beneficial:
| Anxiety and depression | Asthma and Emphysema |
| Back, leg, and neck pain | Cancer symptoms |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain) | Chronic Fatigue syndrome |
| Dislocations | Fibromyalgia |
| Fractures and edema | Gastrointestinal disorders |
| Headaches | Arthritis and Bursitis |
| Insomnia | Kyphosis and Scoliosis |
| Multiple sclerosis | Parkinson’s disease |
| Muscle tension and spasm | Palliative care |
| Post-surgical rehabilitation | Pregnancy and labour support |
| Sports injuries | Strains and sprains |
| Stress and stress related conditions | Stroke |
| Tendinitis | Whiplash |
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.
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Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession in Ontario, and should only be performed by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Book an appointment with our Registered Massage Therapists, or click here to find an RMT close to you.
