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The Benefits of Massage Therapy

Therapeutic massage is a safe and effective form of complementary health care

Many people benefit from massage therapy. Whether you are in search of help in injury recovery and rehabilitation, looking for a healthy way to deal with day-to-day stress or simply interested in maintaining good health, therapeutic massage is a safe and effective form of complementary health care.

Massage therapy has been shown to provide relief from the following disorders:

  • Back pain
  • Headaches
  • Muscle pain
  • Joint pain
  • Limited Joint Mobility
  • Muscle Fatigue

Posters provided by the Registered Massage Therapists' Association Of Ontario (RMTAO), of which I have been a grateful member since 2005. 

I highly recommend all Ontario RMTs consider membership in this great organization. 

 

For more information about the RMTAO, or massage therapy in Ontario, please visit https://www.rmtao.com/

 

Therapeutic massage may also be considered an important treatment choice for the following conditions:

  • General Tension
  • Anxiety 
  • Mental Stress
  • Insomnia
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Tendonitis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Circulatory Problems
  • Arthritic Pain

Improve Recovery Rate

In addition, massage is frequently recommended to improve the rate of recovery from injury.

  • Sports Injuries
  • Repetitive Strain Injuries
  • Whiplash and Whiplash Associated Disorders

Note: More and more, therapeutic massage is being prescribed by physicians to complement traditional medical treatments for illness, injury and pain relief. Always seek the advice of your physician before starting any new treatments.