Massage therapy can create muscle soreness after treatment as you are creating a healing response in the body. Some people experience this, some don’t. It is patient and treatment dependent.

Massage therapy has been scientifically proven to decrease inflammation if your body is in an inflamed state.

Depending on how one feels and how much impact they place on their bodies it can vary. People who work out heavily and regularly tend to attend treatment more than someone who doesn’t. The average person attends massage therapy once every 4-6 weeks.

Swedish massage is a general term for the basic techniques that a massage therapist uses. There is no difference between a Swedish massage and regular massage.

The difference between a deep tissue massage and regular massage is the amount of perceived perception on how much pressure is being used. Everyone’s bodies respond differently to different amounts of pressure on various areas of the body. During different times of the month, a woman may experience different amounts of pressure due to the hormone fluctuations that are occuring.

A sports massage is meant for recovery (post-event) or for stretching and preparing the body (pre-event).

A masseuse is an old term that is still used in different parts of the world. A massage therapist is someone that has formal training and in certain parts of the world, including Canada, is a recognized health care professional.

The difference between a therapeutic and relaxation massage is the speed in which the techniques are performed.

Massage therapy can speed up your recovery from surgery, rehabilitate an injury, reduce stress, and improve circulation.

Rehabilitative massage focuses on healing an injury.

Registered massage therapy treatments will help your body heal, relax and feel better overall.

RMT massages are massages that have been performed by a registered massage therapist.

A registered massage therapist is someone who is registered with a professional college in their province or state. The college has been recognized by the government and is overseen by the Minister of Health.

• Shortens recovery time from muscular strain
• Increases circulation
• Decrease lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes
• Stretches ligaments and tendons
• Stimulates the skin and nervous system while soothing the nerves at the same time
• Reduces stress
• Promotes health and well-being

• Relief of pain caused by gas, constipation, chest congestion, teething and colic
• Promotes relaxation
• Improvement of nerve pain
• Promotes deeper and longer rest
• Supports building secure attachments
• Helps babies gain weight
• Decreases crying in babies preterm

You can receive a prenatal massage at any time during the pregnancy.

You can start to massage your baby as soon as they are delivered.

The amount of time one may choose to wait after birth to get a massage is patient dependent. There are some women that have received a post natal massage treatment the day of delivery.

Post natal massages are not necessary, however, most patients have gone through a huge change in their body.

The amount of time one may choose to wait after a C-section birth to get a massage is patient dependent. There are some women that have received a massage treatment the day of delivery. The patient should be laying on their side to eliminate drag on the scar.

• Encourage lymphatic drainage and increase circulation
• Help heal minor strains and connective tissue injury
• Encourages the body to repair any damaged cells
• Decreases muscle tension in conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s
• Helps to lessen symptoms associated with Muscular Dystrophy

A deep tissue massage will help decrease the tension in your body.

The frequency of a deep tissue massage is patient dependent. Some patients may need it  much more often than others.

Discomfort is always manageable and your therapist should be working within your pain tolerance.

No, a deep tissue massage cannot cause damage.

Pre-event sports massage – Usually an hour before a sporting event, the massage lasts between 15-20 minutes. The massage is brief and invigorating. It also helps to warm up the muscles.

Post-event sports massage – This type of massage is more calming and relaxing compared to pre-event massage. It decreases muscle pain and soreness and reduces inflammation, encourages blood and oxygen return, and helps to flush out metabolic waste products. The massage generally lasts between 15-20 minutes.

• Helps prevent injury due to overuse if received as part of a program
• Promotes muscle repair
• Helps release and built up tension and lactic acid
• Boosts performance
• Maintains the body generally in better condition
• Prevents loss of mobility
• Breaks down scar tissue
• Pain reduction

The massage generally lasts between 15-20 minutes.

Yes. It usually is an hour before a sporting event, the massage lasts between 15-20 minutes. The massage is brief and invigorating. It also helps to warm up the muscles.

Sports massages should not hurt as it is to prepare the body for the event.

After a sports massage, your muscles should feel relaxed post treatment.