What is Massage Therapy?

Massage Therapy is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation. RMT’s are effective in treating and providing relief for a wide range of conditions such as migraine headaches, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, as well as many other common conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunction.

There is a direct link between our physical well-being and our mental or emotional state, which can be positively affected by massage therapy. Research also supports the use of massage therapy as an effective approach in injury management and rehabilitation, as well as part of a preventive care program.

Getting your skin and muscles pressed or rubbed can compensate for the lack of movement a lot of people are going through. Craving for human touch or interaction.

Why is the benefit of getting a massage?

A massage treatment may seem like a luxury for many, but perhaps the benefits of reduced stress, increased relaxation, reduced pain and muscle tension and overall improved joint mobility and immune function in the human body are suggesting this may be a need rather than simply a 'want'.

Recent studies show higher levels of psychological and physiological relaxation in people are observed after only 10 minutes of receiving a massage therapy. This helps reduce depression and anxiety that co-exist with the emotional state of the mental health.

Neck and back pain seems to be a common complaint these days, as a result of spending too many hours sitting in front of the computer. Many individuals are dealing with some kind of postural stress that tends to manifest in the shoulders and neck. Chronic back pain is the number one reason for missed work days and second most common cause of disability. Having a back issue is often the result of incorrect or poor posture while standing or sitting. Being overweight, having poor posture, and repetitive movements may also contribute to the strain on the back and other potential problem areas. As a result, the added strain often causes spasms, pain, and tense muscles in the hips, glutes, back, neck, and legs.

Why A Massage treatment after a Yoga or Pilates workout is a fantastic idea?

The action of massage treatment reduces lactic acid that builds up in the body after an intense Pilates or HIIT class and this helps the body to recover more quickly. When deeper connective tissue and fascia is worked on during a massage, the effects will encourage your freshly stretched muscles to stay at their increased length, echoing and sealing in the extra benefits of a Yoga practice.

Is it a great idea to combine Yoga and Massage Therapy together?

Definitely an excellent idea! One a practice and the other a therapy that have similarities in many ways. They both benefits from the detoxifying and oxygenating effect from increased blood flow, promote flexibility, increase range of motion and excellent stress busters. The twisting, bending, and compression that takes place during a Yoga practice helps to massage the internal organs, making it an excellent way to gently promote their healthy functions.