Glossary of Massage Therapy Terms
/Whether you're a seasoned massage therapist or a curious newcomer, this glossary is here to be your one-stop shop for understanding terms as it relates to massage therapy.
Read MoreThe RMT Education Project is Helping people manage sports injuries with confidence through creative and innovative health education.
This blog features post on massage therapy, acupuncture, myofascial release, pain science, cupping, IASTM, sports massage, deep tissue massage.
Whether you're a seasoned massage therapist or a curious newcomer, this glossary is here to be your one-stop shop for understanding terms as it relates to massage therapy.
Read MoreAuricular acupuncture is an easy to perform intervention that may be of use for patients as a part of a larger multidisciplinary pain management pain strategy.
Read MoreFor anyone experiencing musculoskeletal pain, thermal applications offer a safe, non-pharmacological, and economical therapeutic intervention. They're simple to implement and have relatively minor side effects. By understanding the nuances of hot and cold therapy, and embracing the PEACE & LOVE protocol for acute injuries, you can make informed choices to support your body's natural healing process and get back to feeling your best!
Read MoreThe notion of the brain as a "prediction machine" forms the basis for several interconnected theories, such as the Bayesian brain, predictive brain, predictive processing, predictive coding, and active inference. This is an underlying concept to modern cognitive science and it can provide insights into the nature of conscious experiences (e.g. pain, mood, placebo, fatigue, affect and emotion).
Read MoreResilience is fundamentally about the ability to adapt and function effectively within a changing environment. This concept is often discussed in the sports world, where resilience can impact performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Importantly, these same concepts of resilience can be applied to promote musculoskeletal health across the lifecourse.
Read MoreMassage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that is used alongside standard medical care to help manage a number of symptoms. This post highlights systematic reviews and meta-analyses that support the use of massage therapy. Based on these systematic reviews massage therapy has a growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing pain and improving health-related quality of life in a variety of health conditions and rehabilitation. While massage therapy has shown promise, more research is still needed to determine the optimal duration, frequency, and intensity to maximize its benefits.
Read More“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”
*This blog post is meant as an educational tool only. It is not a replacement for medical advice from a qualified and registered health professional.
Richard is a Registered Massage Therapist in Petrolia Ontario who is experienced in the assessment and treatment of sport injuries. Richard uses a Adaptive Manual therapy which means that myofascial release, acupuncture, cupping, sports massage and IASTM are used in an individualized one on one treatment.