Benefits of Massage Therapy

Through all ages and stages of life, there are incredible benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a RMT.

Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions and can be used as part of a preventative care program. This includes sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management, and more.

The following is a list of some of the conditions that massage therapy can be beneficial for:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Back, leg, and neck pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures and edema
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Muscle tension and spasm
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Sports injuries
  • Stress and stress related conditions
  • Tendonitis/Tendonosis
  •  Rotator cuff
  • Asthma and Emphysema
  • Nerve Impingement (ie. sciatica)
  • Plantar Faciitis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Inflammatory conditions (ie. arthritis and bursitis)
  • Postural dysfunctions
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Palliative care and cancer
  • Pregnancy
  • Strains and sprains
  • Stroke
  • Whiplash
  • Phantom limb sensation/pain