You may already be aware that the skill a Registered Massage Therapist wields can help you to improve flexibility and range of motion, reduce pain related to tight, knotted, and torn muscles, release nerve compression, improve circulation, heal scar tissue, and enhance your overall energy and vitality, but you may not know that massage therapy…
Massage Therapy Article: Fascial Contraction and Musculoskeletal Dynamics According to a paper by Robert Schleip PhD et al, Fascia Is Able to Actively Contract and May Thereby Influence Musculoskeletal Dynamics. Fascial tissues form a ubiquitous network throughout the body. Does fascia possess the capacity for cellular contraction? Could it play an active role in musculoskeletal…
Vancouver RMT Article: The Fascia Research Congress 2022 The Fascia Research Society (FRS) supports collaboration between clinicians, researchers and academicians. This is to further our understanding of the properties and functions of fasciae. The FRS has been offering a Fascia Research Congress since 2007 in cities internationally. Boston, Amsterdam, Washington DC, Vancouver, Berlin. Upcoming is…
Vancouver Osteopathy: Is Osteopathy the right treatment for me? As described from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, “Osteopathy is a manual form of therapy that emphasizes the relationship between the structure and function of the human body. This therapy follows a belief in the body’s ability to self-heal and self-regulate, which is why manual osteopathic…
Vancouver Massage Therapy: Myofascia In the Vancouver Massage Therapy field, there are many approaches for Myofascia. But before we get into the details of this technique let’s start with what exactly is fascia? What is Fascia? Vancouver Massage Therapists focused on Myofascia keep the following in mind with their approach: Fasciae is a very fine…
Vancouver Massage Therapist Brent Scrivner – Rolfer / Structural Integrator We are excited to be welcoming Brent Scrivner, RMT in Vancouver, to our team at Broadway Wellness. Brent is a Vancouver Massage Therapist who is a Certified Rolfer / Structural Integrator. The philosophy behind Brent’s work and the method of Rolfing Structural Integration in which…
Broadway Wellness is excited to welcome two new Registered Massage Therapists to our Vancouver massage therapy clinic! Chanel Jorsvik and Stacey Spring have recently joined our team, both bringing a range of interests and experience to the table. Keep reading to learn more about them and their areas of specialization. Chanel Jorsvik Chanel’s training includes…
What comes to mind when you hear the term “Massage Therapy”? Do you think of an occasional treat for yourself at a hotel spa after a hard week of work, or are you more inclined to imagine a focused treatment of a bothersome health condition or injury that may be causing you headaches, stiffness, or…
Vancouver Massage Therapy Article of the Week: Many women miss the importance of caring for themselves after undergoing a cesarian section procedure. Of course, with a new born to care for it is understandable that self-care might take a back seat for a while; but hopefully with awareness, more women can achieve speedier recoveries and more…
Trigger points are hyper-sensitive, tightened areas that can occur in any of the more than 400 muscles in the human body. These spots (or nodules) are located within taut bands in the muscle. They can cause pain, burning, stinging, weakness, numbness, and other symptoms. They have a unique property called referred pain, meaning they can…
Foam rollers are on the rise as an effective form of self-massage treatment and self-care. You’ll notice more gyms and fitness centres are equipped with long cylindrical foam rollers. It is also an inexpensive option for you to continue muscle care at home through a number of exercises!
After surgery, recovery is extremely important and the post-rehabilitation period is a critical time. During this time, the body needs to regain its natural range of motion and strength. Massage therapy can help immensely during this transition period, and help you get back to feeling like yourself again as quick as possible.
Vancouver RMT Article of the Week Are you seated at a desk for the majority of your day? With your arms up typing, and your head orientated towards a computer screen? There are certain discomforts that can result from spending the day-to-day in the same position. Click the link or read the excerpts below or some…
Vancouver RMT Article of the Week We have all had instances where we have moved, not as our usual graceful selves, or slept funny and realized we’ve possibly strained a muscle. When we refer to having “pulled something” or “thrown out our back or neck” this can often be because of muscle strain. So, what does that…
Has your massage therapist ever suggested that you take a bath with a cup or so of Epsom salts following your massage treatment? Ever wondered why? In addition to their effect on sore muscles there is a lot of great uses for Epsom salts!
As we wrap up Massage Therapy Month in Canada, we thought we would share a pertinent article written in the Georgia Straight! Registered Massage Therapists are provincially regulated practitioners who go through a specific curriculum of classroom and hands-on learning. RMTs provide health care focused, therapeutic treatments to target a number of concerns. As detailed in the article, these…
We know that a massage therapy leaves us with a sense of calm and relief but how much do you know about what goes on in the body- behind the scenes? The science of massage is something that is being researched more and more. Along with each physical change that you may notice there is…
What are the benefits of receiving therapeutic massage treatments? Massage can help manage stress, reduce pain and increase range of motion and mobility. The emotional improvements can often be just as important as the physical benefits. These emotional benefits include but are not limited to: Decreased anxiety Enhanced sleep quality Greater energy Improved concentration. Increased circulation Reduced fatigue…
Sleep is one of the most important things a body needs. Sleeping poorly can affect your mood and general health. This is one of the easiest things to change to improve your health and reduce pain. These changes can be anything from your sleeping position, to your nighttime snacks.
Massage therapy treatment plans differ from person to person depending on many factors such as pain level, schedules, and budget. All of these factors have to be taken into consideration to create a treatment plan that feels effective. Tips for home care can be invaluable when we can’t schedule massage therapy as often as we…
Reprinted from whymassagetherapy.com, click link to view original source September 1, 2009 by whymassagetherapy “Without fail this is one of the most common questions I receive as a massage therapist. The truth is, though, how often you should get a massage treatment is very individual and doesn’t follow a set formula. As a massage therapist,…