Massage is one of the oldest methods of relaxing, as the practice can be traced back thousands of years. Statistics from both Health Canada and the American Massage Therapy Association show that millions of North Americans use it today. Massage refers to a comprehensive health management strategy focusing on the application of various techniques to positively affect the body.

    

     Massage techniques most commonly include pressure and compression, kneading, and frictioning, to help improve the health and condition of the muscles, tendons, skin, fascia or connective tissue of the body. Today massage is thought of as a holistic therapy that complements medical treatment.

     Provide Relief (Massage has been shown to provide some relief from the following disorders:

- Back pain
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Limited Joint Mobility
- Chronic Muscle Fatigue

     Treatment Choice (Massage may also be considered an important treatment choice for the following conditions:

- Anxiety
- Depression
- Tension
- Mental Stress
- Insomnia
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Circulatory Problems
- Asthma

     Improve Recovery Rate (Frequently recommended to improve the rate of recovery from injury:

- Minor Sports Injuries
- Recurring Stress or Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Whiplash and Whiplash Associated Disorders

Note: More and more Massage sessions are being prescribed by physicians to complement traditional medical treatments for illness, injury and pain relief . Always seek the advice of your physician before starting massage sessions.

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