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Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy Treatments | Janet Penny RMT | Ottawa, ON

Massage Therapy Treatments

Massage therapy can be an important support in addressing conditions including:​

 

  • Scar rehabilitation

  • Pre and post surgery massage

  • Pain management

  • Headaches

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Repetitive strain injuries

  • Ageing-related changes

  • TMJ dysfunction and jaw pain

Headaches

Tension headaches: Tight muscles in the shoulders, neck and jaw often contribute to the pain of tension headaches. Massage therapy treatment focused on releasing muscles and trigger points can relieve and prevent this type of head pain.​

 

Sinus headaches: Congestion from colds and allergies can bring on a nagging sinus headache. A combination of lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy and light cupping reduces the discomfort associated with sinus headaches.​

 

Migraine headaches: Migraine headaches have multiple causes. Massage therapy addresses the throbbing pain  associated with migraine headaches.

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Repetitive strain injuries

Marathon hours in front of a computer often results in an ache between the shoulder blades, sore lower back, stiff hips, wrist and hand pain and a neck that feels like it can’t support your head.

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Focused massage treatments can help to counteract the effect of the sustained posture held during long work days.

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Return to your desk feeling lighter and more energetic, ready to get back to work.

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Sports/Active living

An active life can build-up muscle tension.

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Repeated use of the same muscles leads to strains, muscle pain, adhesions and swelling that can be effectively treated with massage therapy.

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Preventing injuries is also important: Massage helps to keep muscles supple and less prone to wear and tear. Good nutrition, hydration and regular stretching are also integral to keeping muscles healthy and ready for use.

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Back pain

Most people,  at some point, experience back pain that limits an active, enjoyable life. The shooting, aching and throbbing muscle tension that characterizes back pain is brought on by both activity (heavy lifting, work outs) and inactivity (sitting for long periods of time).

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Sciatica, herniated discs, tight muscles, trigger points and posture are all contributors to back pain.

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Massage therapy focuses on addressing muscle imbalances, trigger points and fascial restrictions to ease pain and help you return to moving with ease.

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Stress

Massage is relaxing and restorative, allowing both the body and mind to reset to a calmer, more optimal state of functioning.

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Chronic stress has been linked to sleep problems, headaches, digestive difficulties, pounding heart, depression, anxiety and a wide range of other physical and emotional symptoms.

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Treatments to address the build-up of stress enhance health and well-being and should not be dismissed as a luxury.

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