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What massage therapy treats
What massage therapy treats

 

by Mark Bentz, RMT

In Vancouver massage therapy is widely available. You can book a session with a Registered Massage Therapist in downtown Vancouver on this site or call 604.633.9593. Ask about the ways that massage therapy can help with any health condition you may have.

In BC, over 75 percent of medical physicians regularly refer their patients to a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) - and they make these referrals because massage therapy is both accessible and effective in the treatment of their patients' conditions. Today, RMTs use a blend of modern science and ancient philosophies, utilizing specific techniques and modalities to treat many conditions that may include, but are not limited to:

 

Asthma

Facet Lock

Parkinson's Disease

Athletic Injuries

Fibromyalgia

Pes Planus

Arthritis

Fibrositis and Fibrosis

Plantar Fasciitis

Bronchitis

Fractures

Poliomyelitis & Post Polio Syndrome

Buergers' Disease

Frozen Shoulder

Postural Deformities

Bursitis

Gout

Raynaud's Disease

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Headaches

Scars

Cerebral Palsy

Hemiplegia

Sciatica

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Herniated back (disc)

Scoliosis

Chronic Pain

Iliotibial Band Contracture

Spastic Paralysis

Constipation

Impingement Syndrome

Sports Injuries

Contractures

Insomnia

Sprains

Contusions

Knee injury

Strains

Cramps

Low Back Pain

Stress-related disorders

Degenerative Disc Disease

Migraine

Synovitis

Digestive Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Dislocations

Muscle Tension / Spasm

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Dupuytrens' Contracture

Muscular Dystrophy

Tendonitis

Dysmennorhea

Neuralgia / Neuritis

Tenosynovitis

Edema

Osteoporosis

TMJ Dysfunction

Emphysema

Osteoarthritis

Varicose Veins

Entrapments & Compression Syndromes

Paralysis

Whiplash

 

Massage therapy is also remarkably effective when used as part of a preventive care program. Some examples of general wellness care include pre or post-natal care (pregnancy), infant massage, stress management, sports training, injury prevention and performance enhancement.

This article has been reproduced from the MTABC website.

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