Scientific Research On Massage Therapy

Scientific Research On Massage Therapy The term “massage therapy” includes many techniques, and the type of massage given usually depends on your needs and physical condition. In general, massage therapists work on muscle and other soft tissue to help you feel better. A lot of the scientific research on massage therapy is preliminary or conflicting, but much of the evidence points toward beneficial effect on pain and other symptoms associated with a number of different conditions. Here are six things you should know about massage therapy for health purposes.


1) Evidence suggests that massage therapy may be useful for some pain conditions such as low-back pain and chronic neck pain. However, research on massage for headaches is preliminary and only somewhat promising.


2) Research has suggested that at least for the short-term, massage therapy for cancer patients may reduce pain. Evidence has suggested that massage therapy may also promote relaxation and boost mood in people with cancer.


  3) A recent review of scientific literature concluded that massage therapy may help to reduce depression. However, a 2013 review found there is not enough evidence to determine if massage helps pregnant mothers with depression.


  4) A 2010 review concluded that massage therapy may help temporarily reduce pain, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, but the evidence is not definitive. The authors of the review noted that it is important that the massage therapist not cause pain.


  5) Several studies on massage therapy in preterm infants have been conducted to determine if therapeutic massage provides any benefits. A 2010 review of the scientific literature suggested that massaging preterm infants using moderate pressure may improve weight gain. However, a 2013 review determined that there is not enough evidence to know if massage benefits healthy infants who are developing normally.


  6) Massage therapy appears to have few risks when performed by a trained practitioner. However, massage therapists should take some precautions with certain health conditions.


You should talk with your health care providers to determine if massage therapy is safe for you.


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As a Registered Massage Therapist, RMT we uphold quality of services for our clients at the highest standards and we are registered members of The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

Having studied at The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy a highly recognized and respected name in massage therapy education. Throughout my studies and practicums my dedication grew stronger to providing quality therapeutic massage and to re-define your health.

It is more than just learning and maintaining assessments and treatment techniques but also perfecting palpation skills. It is about being a professional and having the passion to provide you with the highest quality and client focused individually tailored massage.

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What Is Sunstone Holistic Massage Therapy?

Massage is the practice of applying pressure or vibration to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and joints. A form of therapy, massage can be applied to parts of the body or successively to the whole body, to heal injury, relieve psychological stress, manage pain, improve circulation and relieve tension. Where massage is used for its physical and psychological benefits, it may be termed "therapeutic massage therapy" or manipulative therapy.

Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system.

Services provided by RMT's include:
 
Traditional Swedish Massage
Pregnancy and infant massage (Massage Therapy for Babies)
Senior Massage
Myofascial release
Therapeutic exercise
Trigger-point therapy
Connective tissue manipulation
( Manual techniques that move a joint beyond the end point of its passive range of motion.)
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques
Chronic pain
Headaches
Neck and low back pain
Joint mobilization
Integrative Manual Therapy
Active Release Techniques (ART)
Deep tissue
Postural Awareness
Manual lymph drainage
Sports massage
On-Site Massage ( By Referral Only - Traveling Rates Apply )

Benefits of massage therapy treatments:
* Increased blood flow and better circulation
* Reduced fatigue and increased energy
* Relaxation of body and mind
* Enhanced sense of well-being
* Reduced swelling in the extremities (especially if you are pregnant)
* Increased range of motion, which is especially important to maintain with increasing age

Duration of each treatment:
We offer 30, 60, 90 and 120 minute appointments. You can choose the duration if the massage is for relaxation. If the massage therapy is part of your treatment plan for a specific condition, Ana can recommend the optimal duration for your massage session that will offer the best results.

"I am fascinated with the human body, its movements and its muscles, and my goal as a registered massage therapist is to provide the best possible therapy to help my clients enjoy the quality of life that they desire. My palpation skills allow me to understand the density and pliability of the skin, fascia and the more superficial muscles, as a result allowing me to apply the most appropriate and beneficial techniques."

Massage Therapists who graduated from The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and is a professional registered member of The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

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