Contents tagged with benefits of massage therapy
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Tammy's Story
After 61-year-old retired Registered Nurse Tammy heard about the potential benefits of massage therapy for her osteoarthritis from a coworker, she never looked back! She has been receiving regular … more
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Colleen's Story
Colleen had hip and lower back pain for almost two years, and the discomfort and worry it was causing began to wreak havoc on her mental health. It also meant that she was not able to be as active … more
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LeeAnn's Story
LeeAnn first began receiving massage therapy treatment over 25 years ago. She was a new wheelchair user, and as a result was experiencing pain and overuse injuries.
Although massage therapy offered … more
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Patti's Story
After a severe car accident in 2003, Patti tried physiotherapy and several other different options to help manage the chronic pain she began to experience as a result. It was only massage therapy … more
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Leah's Story
Leah was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and she’s non-ambulatory (unable to walk without assistance), spending much of her time in a wheelchair.
Because she spends so much time in her … more
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Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is common and can have many causes. Whether you injured your shoulder in a fall or while playing sports, or hurt your shoulder overdoing it on a home … more
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Share Your Story for Massage Therapy Awareness Week
Massage Therapy Awareness Week is October 24-30, 2021, and this year to celebrate the RMTAO will be featuring profiles of several patients who have greatly benefited from massage therapy treatments, … more
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Get Gardening Without Causing Pain
As the weather warms up, more people want to spend more time working in their garden. There’s a lot to do when setting up your garden – digging, raking, planting, pruning, lifting and moving – and it’ … more
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Massage Therapy for Foot and Ankle Pain
Whether from plantar fasciitis, an ankle sprain, another injury, or a job that requires prolonged standing, all Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are likely to treat many people suffering from … more
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Massage Therapy for Concussion Management
Chronic post-traumatic headache occurs commonly when people have a concussion, and can have a significant negative impact on quality of life and function. Headaches are the most common type of … more