As I discussed in my previous post, Trigger points part 2, trigger points are most often caused by Overload of tissue.  Since there are so many different ways to over load you tissues, or systems, it is no wonder that trigger points are so commonly the cause of myofascial pain. Treating trigger points, and their underlying cause, is one of the primary focus of registered massage therapy treatments.  With excellent palpation and manual treatment skills, registered massage therapists ( RMT’s) are well equipped with what is needed to find, and treat these pesky problem spots.  In order to understand how…

Having worked as a massage therapist in Toronto for several years, I have noticed a great deal of people suffer from headaches, or migraines. I constantly get inquiries as to whether or not massage therapy can help, so I figured I would write a quick post to let everyone know how incredibly successful massage therapy can be in relieving headaches and pains. Now in order to fully understand how massage therapy can help, it is first important to know that there are really 3 common types of headaches: sinus headaches, tension headaches and migraines. It is also important to note that…

Working as a Toronto RMT for the past 10 years, I have had many clients complain of numbness, tingling or altered sensation in the arm and hand. The symptoms can vary from a mild annoyance to intense discomfort, which affect the clients ability to perform simple daily tasks. The good news is massage for nerve compression can help! In order to be able to properly treat the nerve compression, it is first vital that your RMT ( registered massage therapist) determine where and which nerve is being compressed. The nerves of the arm all originate in the neck.  From there, they form…

Working full time as a registered massage therapist in Toronto, believe it or not, I sometimes get sore too. Since I like to practice what I preach I usually choose massage therapy as my primary method to relieve my aches and pains.  Most of the time I  exchange with the other amazing therapist here at MyoCAre, my massage therapy clinic in Toronto, located in the Annex district, but upon occasion I like to try other clinics out. A few weeks ago this was the case when my arms and hands got tight from working. My experience at this clinic finally made…

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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