Massage Therapy
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Massage therapy is a hands-on treatment commonly used in physiotherapy to help reduce pain, ease muscle tension, and improve overall movement. It involves the therapist using their hands to apply pressure, movement, and stretching to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, tendons, and connective tissue.
Different techniques may be used depending on the patient’s condition, treatment goals, and comfort level.
One of the main benefits of massage therapy in physiotherapy is pain relief and muscle relaxation. By working on tight or overactive muscles, massage can help reduce stiffness, improve flexibility, and ease discomfort caused by conditions such as muscle strains, postural tension, or sports injuries. Massage may also help calm the nervous system, which can further contribute to pain reduction and a sense of relaxation.
Massage therapy can also support circulation and recovery by increasing blood flow to the treated areas. Improved circulation helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues while assisting in the removal of waste products, which may support the healing process. As with other physiotherapy techniques, massage therapy is rarely used on its own; it is typically combined with exercise, education, and other treatment approaches to help patients achieve long-term improvements in function and movement.
Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.
Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.
Different techniques may be used depending on the patient’s condition, treatment goals, and comfort level.
One of the main benefits of massage therapy in physiotherapy is pain relief and muscle relaxation. By working on tight or overactive muscles, massage can help reduce stiffness, improve flexibility, and ease discomfort caused by conditions such as muscle strains, postural tension, or sports injuries. Massage may also help calm the nervous system, which can further contribute to pain reduction and a sense of relaxation.
Massage therapy can also support circulation and recovery by increasing blood flow to the treated areas. Improved circulation helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues while assisting in the removal of waste products, which may support the healing process. As with other physiotherapy techniques, massage therapy is rarely used on its own; it is typically combined with exercise, education, and other treatment approaches to help patients achieve long-term improvements in function and movement.
Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.
Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.
Here are some of the types of massage we offer:
Swedish massage
Swedish massage is the general and most basic massage. It can also be known as a relaxation massage
Pregnancy massage
Special consideration is taken while massaging a pregnant woman. This type of massage caters to the ongoing changes which the body goes through.
Therapeutic massage
All types of massages have a therapeutic effect whether it be physical or physiological. Anything from pain and stiff joints, to stress and anxiety can be addressed with massage.
Deep tissue massage
This type of massage is deeper than a typical Swedish massage that’s adjusted to the patient’s liking. Generally used to keep the muscles maintained in between activities.
Trigger point massage
One of the most common causes of muscular pain is due to trigger points. A massage focusing on trigger point release is one of the most effective ways to manage trigger points.
Pre/Post exercise massage
A pre-exercise massage focuses on activating muscle and is generally quicker paced than a regular massage. Massage post exercise emphasizes flushing and stretching the muscles. It is effective in preventing and managing post-exercise soreness.
Swedish massage
Swedish massage is the general and most basic massage. It can also be known as a relaxation massage
Pregnancy massage
Special consideration is taken while massaging a pregnant woman. This type of massage caters to the ongoing changes which the body goes through.
Therapeutic massage
All types of massages have a therapeutic effect whether it be physical or physiological. Anything from pain and stiff joints, to stress and anxiety can be addressed with massage.
Deep tissue massage
This type of massage is deeper than a typical Swedish massage that’s adjusted to the patient’s liking. Generally used to keep the muscles maintained in between activities.
Trigger point massage
One of the most common causes of muscular pain is due to trigger points. A massage focusing on trigger point release is one of the most effective ways to manage trigger points.
Pre/Post exercise massage
A pre-exercise massage focuses on activating muscle and is generally quicker paced than a regular massage. Massage post exercise emphasizes flushing and stretching the muscles. It is effective in preventing and managing post-exercise soreness.
Effleurage
A French word meaning "to skim" or "to touch lightly on", is a series of massage strokes used in Swedish massage to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using Petrissage.
Effleurage is a soothing, stroking movement used at the beginning and the end of the facial and/or body massage. It is also used as a linking move between the different strokes and movements.
Effleurage can be firm or light without dragging the skin and is performed using either the padded parts of the finger tips or the palmar surface of the hands, and works as a mechanical pump on the body to encourage venous and lymphatic return.
A French word meaning "to skim" or "to touch lightly on", is a series of massage strokes used in Swedish massage to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using Petrissage.
Effleurage is a soothing, stroking movement used at the beginning and the end of the facial and/or body massage. It is also used as a linking move between the different strokes and movements.
Effleurage can be firm or light without dragging the skin and is performed using either the padded parts of the finger tips or the palmar surface of the hands, and works as a mechanical pump on the body to encourage venous and lymphatic return.
