Personalized Treatments
The goal of medically-based massage treatment is the resolution of joint and muscular imbalances derived from injuries, surgeries, motor vehicle accidents (ICBC claims coming soon), whiplash, rotator cuff injuries or general shoulder pain, TMJ dysfunction, headaches, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, fibromyalgia, sprained ligaments or strained muscles, as well as chronic stress and anxiety.
Therapeutic Techniques
Therapeutic massage centers around a rehabilitation-based model which focuses on muscular and physiological imbalances.
Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) use a variety of treatments designed to achieve results that may be useful in the resolution of chronic conditions by implementing an assortment of techniques which include: neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral treatments, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), visceral (organ) massage, pre, and postnatal massage, joint rehabilitation, passive stretching, and homecare strengthening routines. Joint mobilizations are also commonly used to increase the client’s normal range of motion associated with activities of daily living.
RMTs also commonly treat trigger points (knots), reduce myofascial adhesions, assist with the circulatory system, and promote parasympathetic nervous activity which is associated with perceived rest and relaxation.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release refers to the assessment and manual treatment of the fascia (connective tissue) beneath the skin in an attempt to relieve the adhesions that contribute to the restricted movement of muscle fibers. This technique focuses on relieving the pain that can arise from these tough membranes that wrap, connect, and support the muscular system, and is often effective in the treatment of soft tissue tension as well as limited range of motion within joints and muscle groups.
TMJ & The Cervical Spine
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) are a group of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the jaw, and their associated structures.
Evidence suggests that TMJD is commonly associated with other conditions of the head and neck region, including cervical spine disorders and headaches, and is commonly treated by RMTs using both intra and extra-oral massage techniques.
The TMJ is the joint responsible for connecting the bottom portion of the jaw called the mandible to the temporal region of the skull. Patients suffering from TMJD may not realize just how often they use their jaw, as it is very important for daily activities like yawning, talking, and eating. If the jaw is not working properly, this can lead to a significant amount of pain, discomfort, and even postural imbalances when left untreated.
Pre-Natal, Post-Natal, & Infant Massage
Massage is therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the mother and child their bodies go through the various stages of growth and development during these important times. Treatment is designed to enhance the function of muscles and joints, improve circulation, and encourage the development of muscular tone while relieving mental stress, and physical fatigue, and promoting a general sense of well-being.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular therapy is a highly-specialized form of manual massage that corrects pain and dysfunction by treating trigger points, muscle adhesions, and fascial (connective tissue) patterns.
Visceral Massage
Visceral manipulation is a gentle manual therapy that assists your body’s ability to release restrictions and unhealthy compensations that can lead to pain and dysfunction. VM does not focus solely on the site of pain but rather evaluates the entire body in an attempt to locate the source of the problem.
Joint Mobilizations
Joint mobilization is a physical therapy technique designed to relieve pain and muscle spasms, release tension, and improve the flexibility of a joint. These motions stretch and strengthen the tissue surrounding the bone, which also helps reduce pain and increase the joint’s active range of motion.
Osteopathic Techniques
Osteopathy is a type of treatment that emphasizes physical manipulation of the body’s muscle tissue and bones. The treatment encourages your body to heal itself by ensuring that your bones and muscles are aligned and balanced properly.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy is a manual technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. This type of treatment is commonly known as TP release which involves the treatment of fibrous nodules that develop due to overwork and stress.
Direct Billing Partners
RMTs are in a unique position as healthcare practitioners because they have the ability to submit receipts for treatment on behalf of their clients or patients. It’s important to check with your insurance provider to see how much coverage is offered by your plan, as each company is different.
A few of the companies RMTs have the privilege of working with are Pacific Blue Cross, Green Shield of Canada, the Claims Xchange, Telus Health, Medavie, and ICBC claims.
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