A Canadian study has shown that massage therapy reduces the pain associated with damaged muscles by sending anti-inflammatory messages to muscle cells. Scientists at McMaster University in Hamilton have found evidence that massage therapy dulls muscle pain in a biologically similar way to anti-inflammatory pills and should be considered a viable alternative to pain medication. The…
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.
We’d like to introduce you to fascia, the thin sheath that encloses our muscles and organs, and help you understand its function, how it can be damaged, and the importance of helping it to heal and return to its intended state. Fascia has been described (perhaps for lack of a better description) to resemble that…
This week we have a guest post from Vancouver RMT Jennifer Keene. The post was written during the early stages of her recovery process and is a perfect example of why it is important to step back and be respectful of the recovering body. It is easy to let the challenge become overwhelming, but at…
Vancouver Massage Therapy Article of the Week While some of technology’s advances haven’t quite worked to our advantage, this one certainly does! Allowing those who don’t have motor control of their lower limbs to stand up and utilize their muscle to avoid potential degeneration can make all the difference when it comes to rehabilitation. With…