Many people with a preference for a firmer pressure massage often ask for a deep tissue massage. What exactly is a deep tissue treatment? It can be similar to the relaxing Swedish massage technique, but with firmer slow kneading strokes and a different goal for treatment. This approach allows the RMT to target deeper layers of muscle…
Lower back pain can be a tricky thing to shake. It is often a condition of repetitive movement – or lack there of – and something that can be relieved but wriggles its way back into your life sooner or later. If you find that ant-inflammatory medications are what really help you get through a tough…
A research study outlines the benefits of massage therapy vs. pain medication below in a study of low back pain sufferers. “Researchers found those who were given a series of relaxation or structural alignment massage were better able to work and be active than those who were given traditional medical care, such as pain pills, muscle relaxants or physical…
Vancouver RMT Article of the Week Guest Post from Nicola Grice, RMT Not too long ago I noticed that an RMT friend had educated his Facebook followers on Sciatica versus Piriformis Syndrome and I thought “oh, what a great idea.” So here I am, paying it forward. I can’t count the number of times as…