The benefits of Massage Therapy
The benefits of Massage Therapy has many benefits and can be greatly helpful when combining it with your Physiotherapy. When people hear we are a physiotherapy clinic they may not understand everything we offer our clients. At Plaza Physiotherapy, we believe in the comprehensive nature of whole body wellness and strive to provide the most effective and sought-after services, We then ensure they are performed by brilliant practitioners who have one goal in mind – your health and well-being. This includes two Registered Massage Therapists and a Massage Therapist in the process of transferring her Massage Therapy License from Saskatchewan.
Massage Therapy treatment is one of the most popular services people seek out in order to improve their health and well-being. Over 17% of Canadians seek out Massage Therapy services every year and that number is steadily climbing. So, why is it so popular? And what are the benefits?
WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY?
The concept of Massage Therapy is pretty simple. It is a healthcare option designed to help alleviate discomfort from body stresses, muscular pain and tension, and to relieve chronic pain conditions. This practice involves the manipulation of soft tissues in your body including your muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Massage Therapy can be used to treat both acute and chronic conditions and utilizes several different techniques to treat illnesses, injuries, and disabilities. Massage Therapists are trained to use:
- EFFLEURAGE – Stroking. Used at the beginning or end of your massage or to connect or link movements
- PETRISSAGE – Deeper strokes applied with fingers, thumbs, or palms of the hands. Kneading, picking up, wringing and rolling are forms of petrissage
- TAPOTEMENT – Stimulates and tones an area using cupping and hacking
- FRICTIONS – A rubbing movement applied to the surface tissue of your skin
- VIBRATIONS – Used to relieve fatigue and pain by creating a natural sedative
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY?
The benefits for Massage Therapy have been well-known and scientifically proven for a very long time. While it is often used to heal patients, it can also be part of a preventative care measure. It can be a significant part of sports training, injury prevention or even stress management.
Here are the four main benefits of this comprehensive treatment:
- Reducing / Eliminating Pain
- Improving Join Mobility
- Improving Lymphatic Drainage
- Reducing Muscular Tension
And here is a quick list of some of the conditions and ailments Massage Therapy treats:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dislocations
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Spasms
- PTSD
- Pregnancy Support
- Sciatica
- Strains, Sprains, & Sports Injuries
- Stress
- Strokes
- Whiplash
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT?
Like all of our services, the benefits of Massage Therapy includes an intake form and personalized one-on-one assessment. This is your chance to let your practitioner understand what your goals are and if you are experiencing any discomfort, pain, tension or irritation that you would like to have focused on. Your Massage Therapist will ask you several questions to ensure they have all the necessary information to outline your treatment plan.
As they work, your massage therapist will ask questions about the pressure, sensations, and your general state of being during the practice. They will massage either the whole body, or targeted areas that you are experiencing discomfort in. A successful Massage Therapy session relies on communication and our therapists will ensure they check-in before, during, and after to ensure you are receiving the highest-quality service.
To book a massage therapy appointment you can visit our website at www.plazaphysio.com
