WHY MASSAGE THERAPY
Benefits & Prevention
SAFE, SMART & EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE
Did you know that over 75% of medical physicians in British Columbia refer their patients to a Registered Massage Therapist?(1) Aside from being very effective in relieving stress, there is scientific research that shows how massage can help with a variety of health conditions.
PREVENTION
Regular Massage Therapy plays an effective part in your health maintenance program.
Some examples of general wellness care include pre or post-natal care (pregnancy), stress management, sports training, injury prevention and performance enhancement. (3)
Conditions that can benefit from massage therapy:
Anxiety and depression,
Asthma and Emphysema
Back, leg, and neck pain
Cancer
Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Dislocations
Fibromyalgia
Fractures and edema
Gastrointestinal disorders
Headaches Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
Insomnia
Kyphosis and Scoliosis
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Muscle tension and spasm
Palliative care Post-surgical rehabilitation
Pregnancy and labour support
Sports injuries Strains and sprains
Stress and stress related conditions
Stroke
Tendinitis
Whiplash(2)
Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the real strength of massage therapy lies in prevention.(4)
1″Condition Types.” The Massage Therapy Association of British Columbia. June 5, 2009. http://www.massagetherapy.bc.ca/general/patients/conditions_types
2″The benefits of Massage Therapy”. The Ontario Massage Therapy Association. June 5, 2009. http://www.omta.com/default.asp?ID=866
3″Condition Types.” The Massage Therapy Association of British Columbia. June 5, 2009. http://www.massagetherapy.bc.ca/general/patients/conditions_types
4″Benefits of Massage Therapy.” The Ontario Massage Therapy Association. June 5,2009. http://www.omta.com/default.asp?ID=866