Massage Therapy Benefits & Techniques

Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Massage therapy benefits a wide range of patients due to its complexity of techniques involved to treat different injuries and conditions. Massage Therapy can also be used as part of sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management, muscle spasms, scoliosis, and more! Together, you and our therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your needs. Massage therapy is not only for those who are stressed and/or in pain. People of all ages, men and women can enjoy all massage therapy benefits.

Conditions Massage Therapy Benefits:

Anxiety and depression
Inflammatory conditions (i.e. arthritis)
Whiplash
Muscle pain
Cancer
Tendinitis
Dislocations ibromyalgia
Fractures
Gastrointestinal disorders
Headaches
Stress and stress related conditions
Insomnia
Kyphosis/ Lordosis and Scoliosis
Rehabilitation after a surgery Parkinson’s disease
Muscle tension and spasm
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Strains and sprains
Gastrointestinal disorders
Support during pregnancy and labour
Edema

Relaxation Massage

It is often referred to as Swedish massage. Relaxation massage is often used to relieve everyday stress and general aches and pains. It involves a gentle, slow, and rhythmic technique. The purpose of a Swedish massage is to calm the patient’s mind and body. Typically, a Swedish massager includes lotions, oils or hot stones.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a restorative technique that focuses on breaking through muscle tissue. Deep tissue massage bents include greater range of motion, promotes elimination of toxins, and increases nutrients to the muscles. This technique is used for acute and chronic pain conditions on a particular area.

Myofascial Release Massage

Most popularly known as muscle release therapy (MRT), myofascial release massage applies gentle and sustained pressure on an muscle in order to relieve any restriction it may have. This results in greater range of motion and influx of nutrients. This technique is used to tight or achy muscles and areas with restricted movement.

Trigger Point Therapy Massage

This massage technique consists of sustained pressure on specific muscle knots. It addresses pain, numbness and tingling sensation. It is good for sciatica, headaches, and muscle numbness.

Sports Massage

Sports massage enhances physical performance. It is often used by athletes in all stages of play, training, or to help heal an injury.

How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?

At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Visit one of our clinics in Mississauga, Ajax, Vaughan and Newmarket Clinic. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present.

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