Benefits of Therapeutic Massage:

• Hasten recovery and restore full function to musculoskeletal injuries by reducing complicating factors.
• Limit inflammation
• In conjunction with exercise, increases range of motion, especially in post-traumatic injuries
• Works alongside and complementary to other health professionals offering a safe and effective means of achieving a sense of well being

Massage Therapy is recommended for and effective in the treatment of:

• chronic stress/tension release
• general relaxation
• arthritis
• sprain, strain, muscle spasm
• tendonitis, bursitis
• pre/post athletic event conditioning
• athletic injuries
• circulatory and respiratory conditions
• headaches
• whiplash
• neck/upper/lower back pain
• frozen shoulder
• maintaining athletic status

What to expect at a Massage Therapy Clinic

SOS Physiotherapy massage treatments typically range from one half hour to one hour depending on the condition and need. You can expect the following:

• complete a confidential medical history form
• assessment and treatment plan
• explanation of all procedures; assessment, massage, home care, etc.
• use a variety of therapies and techniques including hydrotherapy, stretching, passive joint mobilization, trigger point therapy
• Swedish massage currently most common form of therapy