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Why registered massage therapy is more than just relaxation?

Massage therapy is a practice in relaxation and stress relief, but it has so much more to offer. When delivered by a qualified professional, massage therapy is a therapeutic practice that can facilitate healing and pain relief, as well as improved physical function. That’s exactly what registered massage therapy in Burnaby can do for you. An RMT is educated to identify and treat a wide range of conditions in the muscles, joints, and connective tissues. Whether you are healing from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or just strained from everyday stress, RMT has a variety of techniques to target the cause of the trouble. Plaza Physiotherapy provides registered massage therapy in Burnaby as part of our commitment to total patient care. Massage can work in conjunction with physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment or on its own to effectively treat muscle tension, postural deviations, sports-related injuries and even headaches! Benefits of using an RMT. One of the biggest advantages to wor...

What massage therapy does, and why it should be part of your monthly wellness routine

Wellness goes beyond eating healthy or hitting the gym in today’s fast-paced lives, it also means instilling habits that will improve your physical and emotional fitness. One of them is an often overlooked but super useful tool - Massage therapy. Integrating it into your monthly routine could be the self-care upgrade you didn’t know you wanted. Regular therapeutic massage differs from occasional spa treatments in that it offers lasting benefits. It lowers muscle tension, enhances blood circulation, increases flexibility, and even strengthens the immune system. Massage treatment (over time) can also lower cortisol (your stress hormone), so you feel calmer and have better sleep. For Burnaby residents, victims of hectic workweeks and city living who often suffer stress, headaches, and posture problems, having regular access to expert massage therapy could be life changing. Massage therapy clinics in the region that blend physiotherapy and active rehabilitation provide an integrated treatm...