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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Can Anyone Receive Massage Therapy?

Sunstone Registered Massage serves all ages and aliments.

Can Anyone Receive Massage Therapy?

Yes, massage therapy is appropriate for individuals of all ages, including infants, children, and the elderly; however, there are some conditions for which massage therapy is not appropriate. Sunstone Registered Massage Clinic has qualified Massage Therapists (RMT's) trained to recognize these cases.

Many Massage Therapists treat a variety of diseases and disorders while other Massage Therapists concentrate on certain conditions (fibromyalgia) or groups of people such as athletes, performers, women during pregnancy (including labour and delivery), infants and children.

We provide individual treatments that are tailored to all age groups and treat a variety of aliments focused on your body's health.

In addition, Sunstone Registered Massage holds a Pediatric Massage Certification for infants 3 weeks old to just walking; and up to 16 years old.

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Sciatica-Like Symptoms Vs Sciatic Nerve Damage: Prevent And Reduce Pain

Sciatica-Like Symptoms Vs Sciatic Nerve Damage

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Unless actual damage to the sciatic nerve has occurred or you've been diagnosed by a Medical Doctor, chances are you don't have true Sciatica.

Sciatica-like symptoms without any damage or diagnosis is very common compared to true Sciatica.  Sciatic like symptoms usually come from the gluteal muscles (buttock muscles). Symptoms mimic true sciatica with pain radiating down the entire back of the leg to the heel.  The difference with sciatic like problems is that the pain will diminish through the day, or the pain may not reach the heel but maybe mid-calf, or heat calms the discomfort.

With true sciatica, the pain is much more intolerable and consistent. Any movement at all creates more pain and a whole other approach to healing the damaged nerve is taken.

If you're unsure as to which you have, true sciatica or not, and you're in quite a lot of pain and discomfort. Better to be safe and visit your doctor immediately. Ice cold applications to your low back and buttocks in 5-10 min increments can help control the pain and inflammation until you get to your doctor.

Now let's say it's not true sciatica.  

The focus now becomes the muscles surrounding the entire length of the sciatic nerve including the nerve branches above (superior to) where the sciatic nerve begins (originates).

One particular muscle in the buttocks is highlighted as well. The Piriformis muscle (the sitting muscle) is a very important muscle because it comes in direct contact with the sciatic nerve. The nerve interacts with the muscle by passing just above, below or through the piriformis muscle.

Everybody is different and genetics influence positioning of the sciatic nerve in relation to the piriformis muscle. Tension from any muscle, including piriformis, along the sciatic nerve can pinch or press on the nerve creating sciatic like symptoms.

Piriformis is the muscle most likely to squeeze or interfere with the sciatic nerve.

Sunstone Registered Massage therapy can release these tense muscles, reset the muscle to a healthier length, and remove most pressure off of the sciatic nerve. Treatment to the gluteals would be ideal and would require verbal and written consent from the client first. Massage to the gluteal area can be performed directly to the skin or over the sheet, whichever your most comfortable with.

If you don't feel comfortable with massage to your buttocks, progress can be made through treatment of the muscles in close proximity, such as the hamstrings (back of thigh muscles) and low back muscles.

Targeting piriformis directly with gluteal contact is ideal, however. In addition to piriformis, all other muscles in close proximity to the sciatic will be treated, as well, to release adhesions, tension, spasms, increasing oxygen and blood flow.

 

At Sunstone Registered Massage Therapy: following your treatment a therapist will educate you on your muscle-stretching that will show you how to keep the tension to a minimum and can prevent the sciatic-like symptoms from returning. Test your own piriformis muscle to check for tension and appropriate muscles length to effectively Prevent And Reduce Sciatica Pain And Sciatica Symptom Pain.

Learn More About The Piriformis Muscle to keep muscles stretched out and at a healthy length to prevent and aid back and leg pain: "Piriformis Tester" .

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Sciatica-Like Symptoms Vs Sciatic Nerve Damage: Prevent And Reduce Pain. Sunstone Registered Health Massage Clinic. Telephone: 647-233-2569 Sciatic like pain problems will diminish through the day. With true sciatica, the pain is much more intolerable and consistent. Complete Sunstone High Quality Health Care And Registered With The College Of Massage Therapists Of Ontario.

Sunstone Sports Massage Woodbridge Ontario: Deep Tissue Sports Massage

Sports massage applies massage and massage techniques to promote the health and well being of athletes, those who are active in fitness and others whose daily activity is strenuous and physical.
We help enhance athletic performance through various techniques that involve knowledge in musculo-skeletal anatomy and the bio-mechanics of activities including fitness and sports.  With this understanding we are able to plan sessions and locate areas of stress and apply palpitation levels appropriately for the massage to met the needs of the client.

With a sports massage we generally use a technique that improves circulation to promote both muscular and general relaxation with enhance flexibility.  The massage technique which involves joint movements and stretching help muscles relax and lengthen by releasing tension formed from exercise.

Your body can only heal itself up to a point, that's where Sunstone Sports Massage can reduce stress and promote relaxation to support the healing process through long flowing effleurage techniques or light rhythmic compressions.  Take a hot shower, sauna or steam room before a sports massage to enhance its positive recovery effects.

If you have muscle tension and inflexibility, muscle soreness, trigger points, tendinitis, edema, tenosynovitis, strains, sprains or stress you can benefit from a sports massage - deep friction technique to help with the development of healthy mobile scar tissue and freeing adhesions in tissues after strenuous activity or over excretion.

We also give extra attention to areas that are related to the clients fitness activity and sport as a maintenance treatment session.  Addressing problem conditions, repetitive strains and other injuries and recovery from surgery before trauma areas develop  into acute conditions and by covering the clients overall recovery and the problem area as needed.

With techniques that include compression, sliding strokes, kneading, jostling, positional release, point movements and stretching we can increase circulation and promote muscular and general relaxation.

Prevent injury, recover from injury or competition, address areas of concern to rehabilitate injury and provide maintenance of problem areas with a sports massage to enhance your overall health and competitive performance.

Sunstone Massage Therapy – Re-define your Health.

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Benefits of Prenatal Massage: When and Why to Get a Massage During Pregnancy

 

Pregnancy is s special time when a woman's body undergoes significant changes as it prepares to deliver the growing baby.  Some of the changes include hormonal, body structural and the women carries the baby can cause discomfort and distress that can be relieved with a Massage.

During pregnancy many women experience mood swings and a fluctuating reaction emotionally as activity in hormones increase. Others may have a problem with insomnia.

Changes in breast size enlarge and anterior weight gain occurs as the fetus grows through the three trimesters of pregnancy.  This shifting additional weight puts pressure on the lower back, and results in neck strain.

Pressure from the additional weight can decrease physical activity and as the pregnancy progresses this may cause swelling of the feet, legs and hands.

Normal delivery of the baby requires tissues to soften to support the delivery of the baby, however it may also cause pain in the joints.

The goal for the pregnancy massage is to help relax the mother and release emotional stress and relieve the strain felt in the lower back, neck, legs and feet.

At Sunstone Massage we have:  

Good air flow in our room

The massage space is near the bathroom (pregnant women feel the need to urinate frequently).

The atmosphere is relaxing

The table height is just right

We have a stepping stool (we assist you and comfortably position you as needed especially in the later stages of pregnancy).

We have pillows under and around the belly, under the head and under the top arm and leg for support and where needed.  

At Sunstone Massage, it is very important for the client to be in a safe position on the table while receiving massage. As the mother's belly starts to get larger, other positions may be more suitable and more comfortable. ie. Lying flat, Reclining and Side-lying.

NOTE: Consult with your primary health care provider before a massage to determine what is happening now in your body and advise on positioning, especially if there is any complicating health factors - for Sunstone Massage to give a Pregnancy massage safely.

Inner thighs at latter stages in pregnancy should be avoided.

At Sunstone Massage we use a gentle and relaxing massage and body-work to address the wellness of the pregnant women and if there are places that need special attention (neck, chest, lower back, hips, legs and feet) we are dedicated to providing an optimal massage to pregnant women to relieve stress, strain and help ease labor, delivery and recovery.

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Swedish

This is a classic form of Western massage known for its use of long strokes, kneading, friction and stretching to reduce stress and relax muscles. It aides in muscles recovery from strains by releasing built up lactic and uric acid from muscle tissue. Swedish massage will relax, revitalize and renew your body.

Neuromuscular/Deep Tissue (Muscle and Nerve)

This massage uses steady, deep pressure on contracted areas to realign deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue (fascia). The therapist will work to release chronic muscle tension and restore fascia to its healthy state to achieve increased mobility and reduced pain. People suffering from problems such as chronic pain, repetitive strains or sprains, and muscle tension (including tension headaches) might find this type of massage particularly beneficial.

Prenatal

Designed with the intention of relieving pain related to pregnancy, prenatal massage reduces sciatic nerve pain and aides in alleviating stress. It is popular for reducing back pain when medicinal choices may be limited. The expecting mother will lie on her side to provide safety and comfort to both her and her child. Prenatal massage is recommended after the first trimester of pregnancy.

Our Therapist

Our massage professionals are Licensed Massage Therapists.

Ana is a graduate of The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy where she studied the understanding of the human body through 2200 hours of training in various courses such as anatomy, neurology, pathology, and kinesiology as well as over 170 hours of practical clinical massage, pregnancy massage, sports massage training.

Ana has taken numerous classes at the The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and specializes in Swedish Massage Therapy and Treatment. She is a registered member of The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

Appointments

We recommend that you book appointments in advance in order to receive your preferred date and time for your massage. We require cash, cheque (after your massage) or you may pay online using your credit card via by using our gift certificate option (before treatment), and then simply book to reserve the appointment.

Age Requirement

Clients must be at least 18 years of age. Youngsters require parent or guardian written consent and verbal approval.

Gift Certificates Available and may be purchased for a Sunstone Massage Treatment and Therapy session.

Make an appointment today and enjoy a gift of health and wellness with massage therapy. 

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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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