Massage Therapy

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage is a very effective techniques that is often used in physiotherapy treatment. It is a great way to relax as well as promote healing to injured or overused muscles and joints.

The proven benefits of massage include:

• Relaxing stiff, tight, tense and sore muscles from over-activity or sub-optimal posture
• Promoting and speeding up healing response
• Removing lactic acid build up after a workout
• Improving circulation after an acute injury
• Improving range of movement and joint flexibility
• Improving oxygen and blood flow to body tissues
• Improving mental well-being and relieve stress
• Improving sports performance and recovery
• Decreasing muscle spasm

What are the different types of massages available?

• Myofascial release
• Trigger point release
• Deep tissue massage
• Soft tissue release
• Remedial massage
• Sports massage
• Relaxation massage

Massage can be used as a treatment technique for an injury or even just to help you relax. If you are interested in having a massage as part of your treatment session, just let your physiotherapist know.