What is Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body to achieve a therapeutic effect.Massage Therapy is recommended for:
- chronic stress
- tension release
- pain relief
- improved circulation
- joint mobility
- lymphatic drainage
Talk to the RMTs
Email the massage therapists:skett@brockchiro.ca
andreahay@brockchiro.ca
The Role of Massage Therapy Today
Currently, both the general public and healthcare professionals are recognizing that therapeutic massage is an effective health care approach. Over the years, Massage Therapy has evolved from being a relaxing luxury experience, to a true medical approach to sickness. This is due to the massage school curriculums of assessment and treatment of various medical conditions.
Sports Massage
What is Sports Massage?Sports Massage is the manipulation of soft-tissues of the body applied with the knowledge of sport, biomechanics, human kinetics, and injury mechanisms for the athletic performer.
The benefits of Sports Massage are designed to:
1. Improve performance, through optimal pwer and mobility.
2. Prevent Injury
3. Maintain the overall good health of the athlete by achieving physical and mental wellness.
If you suffer from a sports injury, loss of range of motion, lack of strength and endurance for your sport, consult our one of the Registered Massage Therapists about some effective sports massage techniques that will help you with your sports performance.
Additional References
Lower back pain is reduced and range of motion increased after massage therapy. Int J Neurosci 2001;106(3-4):131-45.Immediate effects of a five-minute foot massage on patients in critical care. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 1999 Apr;15(2):77-82.