Massage Therapy in Etobicoke
As health care professionals, the massage therapists at Physio First in Etobicoke use various hands on techniques to treat muscles, tendons and joints of the body in order to release tension, relieve fatigue and decrease pain.
What to expect from the massage therapist at Physio First:
- Together with the patient’s report of their symptoms the massage therapist is able to assess the musculoskeletal system and thereby determine range of motion restrictions and identify sources of strain, adhesions and soreness.
- Various massage therapy techniques we provide include:
*Swedish massage
*Myofascial release
*Trigger point therapy
*Passive relaxed stretching
*Joint mobilizations
These hands on techniques ease the nervous system to decrease tension and stress, promote circulation, increase removal of waste products through the lymphatic system and even improve immune system functioning.
Massage therapy is an asset to the rehabilitation process. It provides an additional benefit by calming the nervous system, further improving physical function as well as bringing the body back to a healthy homeostatic state.