The Benefits of Massage Therapy

12/7/2018

When we think of a massage, most of us envision a soothing body rub to reinvigorate sore and tired muscles. However, massage therapy isn’t only limited to muscle pain relief. The benefits of receiving a massage from, a Registered Massage Therapist, are numerous.

For example, a massage by a registered therapist can also improve blood circulation which is excellent for nerve health. Other benefits include: improved joint mobility; reduced muscle and joint pain; and improved lymphatic drainage.

The massage therapists at DRS Physio & Wellness are trained to treat patients of all ages with a variety of different conditions. For instance, our therapists can treat simple sprains and strains that may result from a sports related injury, to complex injury rehabilitation or disability.

Massage therapy has proven to be beneficial for many different conditions. The following is a list of conditions that are treatable with massage therapy:

Anxiety and depression
Asthma and Emphysema
Back, leg, and neck pain
Cancer symptoms
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Dislocations
Fibromyalgia
Fractures and edema
Gastrointestinal disorders
Headaches and Migraines
Arthritis, Bursitis and other inflammatory conditions
Insomnia
Kyphosis and Scoliosis
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Muscle tension and spasm
Palliative care
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Pregnancy and labour support
Sports injuries
Strains and sprains
Stress and stress related conditions
Stroke
Tendinitis
Whiplash

By: Haninder Dhillon

Co-owner of DRS Physio & Wellness and DRS Mobile Therapy.

DRS Physio & Wellness is a well-established leader in the rehabilitation field. Our expert practitioners have over 15 years of experience and strive to provide the highest level of care so you can reach maximum recovery from injuries and other health-related problems. Please visit us for more information.

29 Comments

Anaya Smith

9/14/2019 05:09:42 am

Thanks for helping me out to understand the basic aspects of massage therapy and the benefits associated with it. Some people are unaware of such kinds of benefits. Massage therapy has a positive influence on the nervous system, cardiovascular system, skeletal system, and muscular system. Skin is one of the major beneficiaries of massage therapy. So, a person should undergo massage therapy to get such kinds of benefits and to stay physically and mentally fit. To know more about the benefits associated with massage therapy, visit
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8/20/2020 11:04:59 pm

Thanks for sharing such an amazing article, really informative

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10/4/2020 02:56:52 pm

Thank you, I found this blog to be very informative and well writing. I am a RMT myself and have my own mobile massage business and I really enjoy reading blogs and articles about my profession. Thanks again.

Best Regards

Jorge

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2/15/2021 10:42:05 pm

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Haninder Dhillon (Blog Author)

2/16/2021 02:09:56 pm

Hi Chase,

That's great you are interested in starting your own blog as more information is needed on alternative forms of therapy. My recommendation to you would be to keep you articles simple, concise and accurate. Ensure the information you provide is supported by medical data.

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10/27/2021 08:21:21 am

Thank you for explaining that massage therapy can help with anxiety. My daughter has been wondering how she can relax during college with her anxiety. I'll be sure to mention this to her to see if it's something she would like to try.

11/2/2021 09:28:55 am

Anxiety can be difficult to manage. I hope massage therapy can help her as it has helped me.

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12/9/2021 07:01:25 am

I'm always fond of massage therapy, it's effective in dealing with my neck and back pains. Thank you for explaining the basics about massage therapy and how it can help with treating a wide variety of injuries and improve the person's overall health.

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12/10/2021 02:22:46 am

purely informative and helpful article. perfectly jotted down the benefits of massage therapy. thank you for sharing such useful content

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2/12/2022 06:28:59 am

sore and tired muscles. My father is overwhelmed with anxiety as an effect of the massive pandemic lockdowns. I will share your post as his reference in looking for the right massage therapist for him.

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5/9/2022 08:06:27 am

I want to make sure that my body isn't sore. It makes sense that I would want to get a massage therapist to help me out with this. It would be so nice to be able to get the sores worked out and healed properly.

5/19/2022 09:02:17 am

Yes Braden, massage therapy will definitely help lessen the soreness felt after a good workout. It will also help speed up the healilng time.

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5/23/2022 06:49:21 am

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5/31/2022 09:59:18 pm

It got me when you said that massage services can help our blood circulation, especially if done by professionals who specialize in nerve health. I would definitely need that at this moment because I feel like I easily get dizzy. My blood circulation might not be at its best after gaining weight this pandemic.

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6/8/2022 01:43:18 pm

It's wonderful that you mention that massage therapy can provide relief from anxiety. I've been feeling very anxious since my dog passed away last month, so I'd like to try massage therapy this weekend. I'm going to see if there's a good massage therapist in my area that I can use.

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8/23/2022 02:43:45 am

It was interesting to know that massage therapy is good for nerve health as it can improve blood circulation. My friend wants her back pain to be relieved. I should advise her to take massage therapy to relax her tired muscles.

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9/2/2022 01:09:39 pm

It's great that you talked about massage therapy and how it benefits our bodies. My wife has had trouble sleeping over the past few weeks, and we've tried it all without succeeding, so I believe booking a massage wouldn't hurt. I appreciate your advice on how massage therapy treats insomnia.

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2/5/2023 05:54:21 am

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2/10/2023 08:06:20 am

An excellent article describing the benefits of massage treatment. It's excellent that you mentioned that a massage performed by a qualified practitioner could help boost blood circulation, which reduces any associated discomfort and chronic pain. That's fantastic. I'll think about taking my mother to a massage therapist so they can treat her with her knee problems. Thanks.

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3/7/2023 11:43:23 am

It's terrific that you mention that people who suffer from anxiety can be helped by massage therapy. My brother has struggled with anxiety for most of his life, so I'm considering recommending massage therapy to him when I see him this weekend. I'm going to look for a good massage therapist in our area that I can recommend.

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3/13/2023 05:38:03 am

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3/13/2023 01:40:36 pm

I'm glad you said that you can treat chronic fatigue syndrome with massage therapy! Last month, I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, so I wanted to look into trying any type of treatment options for it so I can start feeling better. I appreciate you helping me learn more about the advantages of massage therapy. I'll have to look into trying it for my condition.

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3/21/2023 10:51:07 pm

Well this is awesome post and written very well. Your point of view is very good.

Tex Hooper link

4/20/2023 12:11:20 pm

I like what you said about getting a massage for dislocations. My shoulder was dislocated a month ago and still hurts. I'll have to consider getting a massage scheduled for relief.

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4/27/2023 12:23:20 pm

It stood out to me when you mentioned that massage therapy has been proven to help with things like depression and anxiety. I would imagine that there are certain injuries that release toxins into your body that can increase your anxiety and depression levels. Getting a massage seems like a good way to prevent these injuries from releasing the toxins into your body.

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7/19/2023 12:31:47 am

I love that you talked about how blood circulation can be improved with the help of massage therapists which can improve nerve health. I will suggest this to my dad because he probably needs it right now due to his age and condition. He said that his pain in his lower back and issues with mobility might be related to nerve problems which is why it would help if he finds treatments that would improve and make his life more comfortable.

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