This is part 5 of a 10-part series, entitled, “Downtown Vancouver Massage Therapist Responds to 10 FAQs”. Click here for the previous post.
Question #5: I’m really sore, I just hurt myself. Should I wait until it feels better before I come in?
You should come right away because your massage therapist will be able to give you advice on how you can recover as quickly as possible. The approach will vary according to the injury. For example, Whiplash takes up to 2 weeks to feel its full affects. You do not want to wait until it feels really bad to come in. With massage therapy, a lot of the pain and ongoing stiffness can be avoided. If you sprain your ankle and the area is acute and swollen, you will want to use the R.I.C.E immediately. Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate. Your treatment will be focused on the compensating structures – the areas around the injury that have tightened in response to the injury. Once the initial swelling has decreased, then your RMT will be able to rehabilitate the injury and get you quickly on the road to recovery.
Do you have questions about a recent injury?
This is part 4 of a 10-part series, entitled, “Vancouver Massage Therapist Responds to 10 FAQs”. Click here for the previous post.
Question #4: What is the difference between going to the spa for a massage and seeing a Registered Massage Therapist?
Everyone enjoys being pampered at the spa. Relaxation massage is a wonderful way to decompress and is an asset to your general wellness. At the spa, you may not be seeing a registered practitioner and therefore you will not be able to submit your receipt for extended health benefits. In the clinic, your Registered Massage Therapists will create a treatment-based massage customized to you. Massage therapy is an effective treatment for pain management and rehabilitation
. Your RMT has extensive training and is regulated by The College of Massage Therapists of BC. They will also be able to take into account any underlying health conditions or concerns and adapt the treatment accordingly. Home care will be recommended for you to ensure that you make the best of your treatments. RMT appointments qualify for extended health, ICBC, and WCB claims.
Are you living with pain or a nagging injury? Book in to see your Registered Massage Therapist today.
Referred pain is when pain is perceived at a site adjacent to or at a distance from the site of an injury’s origin.
This is a much more common occurrence than you may think… “ice cream” headaches are an example. The coldness of the ice cream is in the mouth, but we perceive a shooting pain in the forehead. Muscle knots known as trigger points can produce referred pain. These patterns can be patterned and can be often misleading. Headaches are one of the most common forms of Trigger Point referred pain. The soreness behind the eyes from staring at your computer screen is most often caused by trigger points formed in the suboccipital muscles found at the base of the scull. While slouching in front of our computer, we contract these muscles to keep our head upright, they form knots and send a referred pain behind the eyes.
(Picture taken from Janet Travell, MD Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction The Trigger Point Manual.)
This blog will be updated with common mis-diagnosis, often with trigger points and the associated referred pain as the cause.
Massage Therapy is an effective, drug free, pain management treatment that will return your body to optimal performance. Don’t let pain and injury hold you back.
Sonya Scheer Vancouver Massage Therapy is a Downtown Vancouver RMT (Registered Massage Therapist) who excels in chronic injury rehabilitation & pain management. Conveniently located in Downtown Vancouver, Sonya uses deep tissue & myofascial techniques to increase mobility & bring your body back to optimal performance. Decrease your suffering from headaches, whiplash, low back pain, TMJ or any muscle ache and pain.