Low Back pain is probably the number one reason people seek out treatment from a registered massage therapist. The pain can vary from mildly annoying to intensely debilitating.   There are many causes of low back.  So many that it is to difficult to cover them all in a single article.  This is why this post will focus primarily on hip flexors, as a cause of low back pain. The problem might not be where the pain is In order to understand how the hip flexors can cause low back pain, it is first necessary to have a brief understanding of their…

THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF TRIGGER POINTS IS MUSCULAR OVERLOAD As a Toronto RMT I am constantly working to release trigger points.  Trigger points are one of the most common causes for muscular pain and discomfort. In my previous blog, Trigger points part 1, we discussed what a trigger point actually is, and how it forms.  We also briefly discussed that the most common cause of a trigger point is  usually some sort of muscular overload. In this post I will elaborate a bit more. To most people, the term muscular overload probably conjures up images of physical strain on the muscle tissue…

Few people know that massage therapy is actually quite effective in relieving symptoms from TMJ issues.  Working as a Toronto RMT for over 14 years I have surprised many clients with the fact that massage therapy for jaw pain  can help relieve the pain, tension or popping sound happening in their TMJ. Causes of TMJ Issues There a many causes of TMJ (temperomandibular joint) issues.This is why it is important to get properly assessed before receiving treatment. Altered dentition:  The position of your teeth can cause major issues in your TMJ.  If the teeth are not properly aligned, it will alter the ability of…

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