What is Registered Massage Therapy, Exactly?
Registered Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of gaining a therapeutic effect. Soft tissues include skin, muscle, tendons, ligaments, membranes, connective tissue and fascia. Generally, massage is known to affect the circulation of blood and the flow of lymph, reduce muscular tension, affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation and enhance tissue healing.
In Ontario, Registered Massage Therapists fall under the auspices of their Governing Body – The C.M.T.O. and are required to adhere to strict standards of practice.
Massage Therapy Can Treat Many Conditions:
- Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Insomnia
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stress Management
- Anxiety and Depression
- Improve Join Mobility
- Muscle Tension
- Muscle spasm
- Headaches/migraines
- Back pain
- Trauma (motor vehicle accidents etc.)
- Sports/athletic injuries
- Tendonitis
- Pregnancy related discomfort
- Post injury/operative
- Tennis & Golf Elbow (Epicondylitis)
Massage Therapy offers many benefits such as:
- Decreases muscle and joint pain
- Improved circulation and lymph flow
- Decreases inflammation
- Helps to improve range of motion and flexibility
- May lower blood pressure
- Stress and anxiety relief