Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise in the demand for massage therapy in B.C. This can be attributed to higher educational standards, research studies showing the efficacy of massage therapy, and an overall increase in public demand for non-surgical and drug-free treatment options.
In British Columbia , over 75 percent of medical physicians regularly refer their patients to a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) - and they make these referrals because massage therapy is both accessible and effective in the treatment of their patients' conditions. Today, RMTs use a blend of modern science and ancient philosophies, utilizing specific techniques and modalities to treat many conditions that may include, but are not limited to:
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Asthma
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Facet Lock
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Parkinson's Disease
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Athletic Injuries
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Fibromyalgia
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Pes Planus
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Arthritis
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Fibrositis and Fibrosis
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Bronchitis
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Fractures
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Poliomyelitis & Post Polio Syndrome
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Buergers' Disease
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Frozen Shoulder
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Postural Deformities
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Bursitis
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Gout
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Raynaud's Disease
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Headaches
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Scars
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Cerebral Palsy
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Hemiplegia
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Sciatica
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Herniated back (disc)
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Scoliosis
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Chronic Pain
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Iliotibial Band Contracture
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Spastic Paralysis
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Constipation
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Impingement Syndrome
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Sports Injuries
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Contractures
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Insomnia
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Sprains
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Contusions
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Knee injury
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Strains
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Cramps
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Low Back Pain
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Stress-related disorders
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Migraine
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Synovitis
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Digestive Disorders
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Dislocations
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Muscle Tension / Spasm
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Dupuytrens' Contracture
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Tendinitis
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Dysmennorhea
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Neuralgia / Neuritis
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Tenosynovitis
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Edema
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Osteoporosis
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TMJ Dysfunction
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Emphysema
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Osteoarthritis
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Varicose Veins
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Entrapments & Compression Syndromes
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Paralysis
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Whiplash
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Massage therapy is also remarkably effective when used as part of a preventive care program. Some examples of general wellness care include pre or post-natal care (pregnancy), infant massage, stress management, sports training, injury prevention and performance enhancement.
Source: Registered Massage Therapists of BC
