Carleton County is well supplied with registered massage therapists. This is great news for a potential client .Unlike other health care providers, there are options with selecting the right fit of therapist. Currently there are almost a dozen RMTs in the valley, from Florenceville to Woodstock. One could say that this is a competitive market. The reality is that competition in the valley is more related to tolerant individuals who accept chronic pain, a lack of awareness about the wide variety of applications of massage therapy and of course the reliance on pain medications.
Through this blog the intention has been set to broaden the understanding of the scope of the profession; the variety of treatments offered with massage, the conditions treatable, the therapists in the region and their specialties as well as answers to common questions and curiosities.
The history books reference massage in society in China as early as 3000 BC. More recently, during World War 1, soldiers suffering from shell shock were treated with massage. Eventually, massage lost its reputation from the deplorable image with the use of “massage parlours”. Leading in alternative therapies, massage therapy is making a reputable return to health care.
Combating stress through relaxation is best associated with massage therapy. A general treatment offers many rewards; relaxing tense muscles, renewing energy levels, increasing circulation,thus improving the immune system and aiding in removing toxins and waste products from the tissues. In combination with these benefits massage helps in restoring a calm mind and feeling of well-being.
Beyond pampering and relaxation, registered massage therapists are trained to understand, assess and treat symptoms of many conditions. It is important to note that within the scope of massage therapy, RMTs are not permitted to diagnose conditions.
Among the more common conditions are musculoskeletal injuries such as scar tissue or whiplash, overuse injuries such as tendinitis or frozen shoulder, postural dysfunction such as scoliosis, joint dysfunction such as degenerative disc disease, conditions of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis and conditions of the peripheral nervous system such as nerve lesions or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Of symptoms of conditions somewhat less commonly understood to be treatable by massage are respiratory pathologies such as sinusitis or asthma, circulatory pathologies such as hypertension or gastrointestinal concerns such as constipation or inflammatory bowel disease. Fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus, cancer – the long list goes on.
When seeking a RMT, prospective clients are suggested to ask what to expect during the session, if the therapists has treated the condition or complaint, if a receipt can be issued for insurance reimbursement, and if the therapist belongs to a provincial association.
Set sail for a journey through the vast and infinite sea on the particulars of therapeutic massage. In the weeks to come, enjoy a regular commentary on a wide variety of topics – from conditions to techniques, history and movement of the profession.
What is happening in our region concerning massage therapy? Curious? Find out first hand and book an appointment today.
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