West Island Massage Therapy: Why get a massage?

It is not just a massage. It is your body’s tune up. As seasons change our bodies become at risk of catching a cold or flu. Massage therapy is a natural way to boost and improve your immune system, especially if it is already weakened by stress, fatigue or poor nutrition. Studies continue to prove the physical and emotional benefits of regular massage treatments. As more and more people are aware of a balanced lifestyle and as the number of proven health benefits grow, so do the number of Canadians who turn to massage for a more balanced lifestyle.

Massage therapy has been shown to provide relief from the following complaints: headache, back pain, muscle pain, sciatica pain, chronic muscle fatigue, muscle spasm, joint pain, and limited joint mobility. It is considered a successful treatment for the following conditions: carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, scoliosis, tendinitis, restless leg syndrome, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, circulatory problems, high blood pressure, and asthma. In addition, massage therapy is recommended to accelerate the recovery process from whiplash, sport injuries, and recurring stress or strain injuries.

The Connection between Mental Health and Physical Health

Mental and physical health is fundamentally related. If you are living with a mental illness, there is a higher risk of experiencing a variety of physical problems. The reverse is also true: people living with recurring physical conditions experience depression and anxiety at twice the rate of the general population.

Massage Therapy and the benefits towards Mental Health

The daily stresses of work and life can cause painful physical effects such as headaches, low back pain, shoulder and neck pain, sciatica pain, etc. These pains can affect your sleep, and lack of sleep can lead to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression and more. As a registered and certified massage therapist, I am trained to treat and reduce your neuromuscular pain, therefore allowing you to tackle any mental or emotional health issues you may be living with.