Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many ancient peoples – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments. 

 

Research indicates that massage and myotherapy are effective in managing: 

• subacute/chronic low back pain, neck pain, and more

• delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

• anxiety

• depression

• high blood pressure

• Digestive disorders

• Fibromyalgia

• Headaches

• Insomnia related to stress

• Myofascial pain syndrome

• Soft tissue strains or injuries

• Sports injuries

• Temporomandibular joint pain

• and more

 

They can also be effectively used to support people with:

• a chronic disease

• a life threatening illness such as cancer.

 

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Benefits of Massage

One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing. 

Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system. 

Some of the physical benefits of massage and myotherapy include

• improved blood circulation

• stimulation of the lymphatic system

•  reduced muscle tension  

• reduction of stress hormones

• relaxation

• increased joint mobility and flexibility

• improved skin tone

• improved recovery of soft tissue injuries

• heightened mental alertness

• reduced anxiety and depression

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Registered Massage Therapy

Registered Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, performed for the purpose of restoring those tissues to a healthy state, free from pain and dysfunction, massage  therapy is also an effective treatment for a variety of other complaints including anxiety, depression, pregnancy discomfort, repetitive strain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, physical rehabilitation, and more. Beyond  pain clinic registered  massage therapist will discuss your needs with you prior to your message treatment, our massage  therapist also do deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, Swedish massage as well. 

 

Massage Styles

Before you can decide which massage style is best for you, you need to ask yourself a question. Do you simply want a massage for relaxation and stress control? Or do you need symptom relief or help with a certain health condition? Before booking a massage, let the therapist know what you're looking for and ask which style the therapist uses. Many use more than one style. Or the therapist may customize your massage, depending on your age, condition, or any special needs or goals you have. 

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Swedish Massage

The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. And it may even help after an injury. 

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Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is best for giving attention to certain painful, stiff "trouble spots" in your body. The massage therapist uses slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscles, tendons, or other tissues deep under your skin. Though less rhythmic than other types of massage, deep tissue massage may be therapeutic -- relieving chronic patterns of tension and helping with muscle injuries, such as back sprain.

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Chair Massage

 Chair massages are done while you're seated fully clothed in a portable, specially designed chair. They usually involve a massage of your head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands and legs.

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Shiatsu Massage/Acupressure

For shiatsu massage, the massage therapist uses varied, rhythmic pressure on certain precise points of the body. These points are called acupressure points, and they are believed to be important for the flow of the body's vital energy, called chi. Proponents say shiatsu massage can help relieve blockages at these acupressure points.

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Sports Massage

Developed to help with muscle systems used for a particular sport, sports massage uses a variety of approaches to help athletes in training -- before, during, or after sports events. You might use it to promote flexibility and help prevent injuries. Or, it may help muscle strains, aiding healing after a sports injury.

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Thai Massage

During a Thai massage, the massage therapist uses his or her body to move the client into a variety of positions. This type of massage includes compression of muscles, mobilization of joints, and acupressure.

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage

A lymphatic drainage massage is gentle massage of your tissues designed to help increase the circulation of lymph fluids in your body.  Lymph is a protein-rich fluid that moves throughout your body in lymph vessels. It scoops up things like bacteria, viruses, and waste, and carries them to your lymph nodes. Your lymph nodes then filter the fluid to get the impurities out of your body. The massage is usually done with light pressure with gentle, long strokes along the skin to increase the movement of lymph through your system.

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Hot Stone Massage

Registered Massage therapist places warmed stones on certain areas of the body, such as acupressure points. The stones may be used as massage tools or be temporarily left on the body. Used along with other massage techniques, hot stones can be quite soothing and relaxing as they transmit heat deep into the body.

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Reflexology

Reflexology uses hand, thumb, and finger techniques to stimulate certain areas of the feet, hands, ears. These areas are believed to correspond to different parts of the body. The massage, then, is expected to promote health and well-being.

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Pregnancy and Postnatal massage

During pregnancy, mother' body goes through major changes. Pregnancy massage and postnatal massage can help with these changes by reducing stress, decreasing arm and leg swelling, and relieving muscle and joint pain.

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At Beyond Pain Clinic, a registered massage therapist (RMT) will discuss your needs with you prior to your massage treatment.  Beyond Pain Clinic is located in Kitchener, Ontario. We serve Waterloo,  Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph, Newhamburg, Elmira,  Paris, Ayr, New Dundee, Drumbo, Baden, wood stock, Brantford and the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.

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