Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain. It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse, injury and many chronic pain syndromes.
The benefits of massage therapy are both physiologic and psychological making it effective treatment for managing and relieving pain, as well as combating stress and anxiety. Massage therapy can assist with a wide range of conditions including muscle strains, whiplash, headaches, sciatica, sport and repetitive strain injuries, tendonitis and complaints of pregnancy.
Our RMT’s strive to individualize care according to the nature of the complaint and patient preference or goal for care. Both therapeutic (deep tissue) and relaxation modes of treatment are offered at Active Chiropractic & Massage Therapy.