Massage Therapy in Hamilton
Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues including: muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions.
Massage is generally considered as part of complementary and alternative medicine however is increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension.
Massage therapy treatments offered at Restorative Touch Physiotherapy include:
- Swedish Massage: This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize you.
- Deep Tissue Massage: This massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries.
- Sports Massage: This is similar to Swedish massage, but it’s geared toward people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries.
- Trigger Point Massage: This massage focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.
- Lymphatic Drainage Technique: A form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body.
Physiotherapy Services & More!
We here at Restorative Touch offer a wide range of services in Hamilton tailored to your your needs, from Physiotherapy to Acupuncture and Massage Therapy. We have all the services you need to achieve your goals.