Registered Massage Therapy

WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY?

Massage is a soft tissue technique that is a frequently sought after choice of recovery for all different athletes both during the training season and is also offered post-race at many events. The concept of healing and therapeutic touch was studied in depth in the 1970’s and the concept of healing touch in sports was developed further in the 80’s. Massage is defined as therapeutic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body with a goal of achieving normalization of those tissues. Registerd Massage Therapy at Optimum Sport Performance & Health Centre is covered by most extended medical plans.

WHAT ARE DIFFERENT MASSAGE TECHNIQUES?

There are many different strategies and types of massage that a therapist can apply to achieve these goals; effleurage, compression, trigger point, deep tissue and friction. The basic principle of massage is that it produces local increases in blood flow to the tissue being worked on.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE?

• Relieves stress and promotes an overall feeling of relaxation
• Decreases Inflammation
• Improves Circulation
• Alleviates pain and tension
• Promotes speedy soft tissue recovery from injury or over use
• Improves mobility and flexibility
• Relieves discomfort and pain related to pregnancy (*Perinatal massage*)
• Reduces muscular pain and tension
• Promotes a general feeling of well being

WHAT KINDS OF CONDITIONS CAN MASSAGE THERAPY HELP?

• Arthritis
• Back Pain
• Anxiety
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Problems associated with pregnancy
• Circulatory problems
• Stress
• Sports Injuries
• Tendonitis and Tendonosis
• Sleep Disorders
• Whiplash
• Running Injuries
• Golfing Injuries
• Postural Dysfunction
• Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow