Massage therapy offers many physical and psychological benefits. If you’ve ever had a professional massage, you can attest to this yourself. But this begs the question—how often should you get a massage? An occasional massage to relax and relieve stress is just right for some people. But others find that regular sessions are necessary to […]
Aug 11, 2022
Are you tired of dealing with chronic pain or discomfort following an injury? Have traditional techniques failed to solve the problem? If so, RAPID NeuroFascial Reset could be right for you. RAPID NeuroFascial Reset, or RAPID NFR, is a relatively new, hands-on technique used to release restricted joints, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The progressive, […]
Aug 10, 2022
Most people would gladly schedule a massage every day if time and money were no object. Even if massage therapy was nothing but a relaxation tool, that alone would be worth it. As it is, massage treatment is one of the greatest tools for eliminating stress, increasing flexibility, and promoting overall well-being. This makes it […]
Jan 10, 2022
Most people finish a deep tissue massage feeling totally relaxed and rested. The low lighting, soothing music, and aromatic lotions even put some people to sleep! So why do your muscles feel sore the next day, as if you did a strenuous workout? Does this mean your massage therapist did something wrong? As long as […]
Jan 3, 2022
If you’re interested in scheduling a massage, you may not realize how many types you have to choose from. Making the right selection is about more than just your preference for light pressure or deep pressure—the massage you get should be based on your health and physical condition. For example, are you hoping to relax, […]
Dec 28, 2021
Results of the study showed that 65% of patients who received acupuncture during surgery achieved a low-dose or opioid-free postoperative experience. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/acupuncture-reduces-pain-and-opioid-use-for-total-knee-replacement-surgery-patients/
Oct 25, 2021
Staying as active as possible with RA has actually been shown to reduce pain & improve symptoms. https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/exercise-can-help-improve-rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms-heres-why/
Oct 25, 2021
Are you suffering with effects of isolation, lack of touch, quarantine or other stress-inducing situations due to COVID? “In whatever population one explores, the incidence of anxiety and depression has increased at alarming rates,” says author Douglas Nelson, LMT. What role might massage therapy play in response? https://www.massagemag.com/touch-deprivation-post-covid-a-tsunami-of-need-for-massage-129803/?fbclid=IwAR2bLsewO7DVkzBZIJ4rBzHo-NqHdF8fxeKDHUOOg4bIvO1hDBAE8olIJEs
Jul 18, 2021
Applying ice to injuries used to be a no brainer. New research is suggesting otherwise. To Ice Or Not To Ice An Injury?
Feb 9, 2021
Yesterday afternoon, UCP Minister of Health Tyler Shandro in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that some government restrictions are being lifted in regards to Massage Therapy. This is such great news for many massage therapists in Alberta as well as all of our patients, who rely on massage treatment to maintain […]
Dec 24, 2020