Registered Massage Therapy In Burnaby
Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are healthcare experts with education in the evaluation and treatment of soft tissue through therapeutic massage. Massage therapists use a mixture of Swedish massage, myofascial release, joint mobilization, trigger point release therapy, deep tissue therapy, neuromuscular therapy, and rehabilitation workout to provide an individualized massage therapy for their patients.
RMTs can help decrease acute/chronic pain, improve overall health, reduce anxiety and stress, support sleep, and even help decrease physical inflammation (most noticeable in injuries, prenatal period, and infection). Massage therapists can also successfully reduce the healing time of nerve-related conditions, such as sciatica, thoracic outlet, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Headaches are one of the most common reasons for patients seeking massage therapy care. Whether it’s long-lasting migraines, incapacitating cluster headaches, or pressure headaches from excessive screen time, an RMT can help you determine the root cause of your headache and treat accordingly.
Massage Therapy Techniques
Below is an outline of the various massage therapy techniques used by our massage therapists to optimize your treatment plan. Click on the name to read more.
Swedish massage
This gentle form of massage utilizes lengthy strokes, acupressure, intense circular movements, vibrations, and drumming. It helps you feel relaxed and energized for the rest of your day. Just the therapy you need if you’re anxious, stressed, or just need a break.
Deep tissue massage
This massage technique utilizes more powerful strokes to target deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It’s usually used to help with muscle injury or “tight” muscles.
Sports massage
This is a mixture of both Swedish and deep tissue massage to improve athletic performance and prevent injury. This type of massage is applicable to elite level athletes and active individuals.
Trigger point massage
This massage centers on areas of taut muscle fibers that can develop in your muscles injury or overdoing an exercise. It provides localized pressure over the taut muscle band to cause a twitch response and subsequent trigger point release.
What you can expect during a massage?
In a typical massage therapy session (about 60 minutes long), you unclothe or wear baggy clothing. Unclothe only to the point that you’re comfortable. You will lie on a table and cover yourself with a sheet. Your massage therapist will ensure privacy by leaving the room before and after your massage. Once you are on the table, they will palpate and assess the areas you have indicated as your “problem areas” and determine the most effective treatment plan (i.e. type of massage used and amount of pressure required to achieve a specific treatment outcome).
Your massage therapist may use oil or cream to decrease friction on your skin (i.e. make it more comfortable for you). Tell your massage therapist if you might be sensitive to any particular oils/scents.
If a massage therapist is applying too much pressure, ask for gentler pressure. If they aren’t applying enough pressure, ask for more firm pressure. The benefit of massage therapy is that it can be tailored to your wants and needs. Don’t be shy to let them know what you like and don’t like! If it’s too painful, it’s not worth “pushing through it” – it stresses the body out more and may cause more tightness in the muscles.
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