Massage therapy in Burlington

Remedial massage therapy

Relaxation techniques have their place, though remedial massage is directed at muscular pain and injury. Your therapist identifies areas of heightened tension and applies a combination of kneading, trigger point release and myofascial release.

• Reduce swelling and blood pressure
• Encourage muscle relaxation
• Improve joint and muscle mobility
• Release areas of tension
• Reduce pain and tightness
• Stimulate lymphatic drainage

Documented benefits

Improved circulation, greater range of motion, supported recovery, reduced post-injury scar tissue and improved posture. Patients also report improved body awareness, relief from stress and anxiety, and the effects of endorphin release on mood and pain perception.

Who it is for

Pregnancy and postpartum discomfort, lower back pain, muscle or joint strains, tension and stress, sports injuries, back, shoulder or neck pain, inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis, headaches and migraines, spasms, strains and sprains, and repetitive strain injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome.

Coordinated with your other care

Many of these concerns can also be treated by a physiotherapist or chiropractor, and all three are available here. Your therapists talk to each other where it helps, so the cause is treated and not just the symptoms.

When another technique suits you better

Some soft tissue problems respond better to Active Release Techniques, a hands-on method combining precise pressure with active movement, used mainly by our physiotherapists. Laser and ultrasound are also available here for inflammation and deeper tissue pain. If your massage therapist thinks one of these would help, they can refer you internally rather than out.