Pain and injury treated by registered massage therapy

A condition in which the shoulder joint becomes stiff, painful, and restricted due to tightening and inflammation of the joint capsule. Movement gradually decreases and daily activities can become difficult.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy helps reduce muscle tension around the shoulder, improve circulation, decrease pain, and relax the surrounding tissue. Gentle soft-tissue techniques can improve mobility and reduce compensatory tightness in the neck, upper back, and arm. It is most effective when combined with stretching and rehabilitation exercises.

A sensation of spinning or dizziness, commonly related to inner-ear or balance-system dysfunction. It may cause nausea, imbalance, and difficulty with movement.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy can reduce tension in the neck and upper cervical muscles, improve circulation, and promote nervous-system relaxation. Where symptoms relate to neck tension, treatment may decrease discomfort and improve mobility. Massage is supportive care — not the primary treatment for inner-ear causes of vertigo.

Inflammation of a bursa — a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between muscles, tendons, and bones. It can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, and limited movement.

How massage therapy helps: Treatment decreases surrounding muscle tightness, improves blood flow, and reduces stress on the affected area. Gentle work supports pain management and mobility while avoiding direct pressure on the inflamed bursa during acute stages.

Inflammation or irritation of a tendon caused by repetitive strain or overuse. Common examples include tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinitis, and biceps tendinitis.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy reduces muscle tension, improves circulation, decreases stiffness, and supports tissue recovery. Techniques such as myofascial release and trigger point therapy reduce strain on the affected tendon and improve range of motion.

Sudden weakness or paralysis of one side of the face caused by inflammation of the facial nerve. Symptoms may include facial drooping, difficulty closing the eye, and muscle weakness.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy can improve circulation, decrease facial muscle tightness, and promote relaxation during recovery. Gentle facial techniques assist with muscle awareness and reduce discomfort from compensatory tension in the jaw, neck, and shoulders.

Occurs when nerves or blood vessels are compressed between the neck and shoulder area. Symptoms may include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arm or hand.

How massage therapy helps: Treatment reduces muscular tightness in the neck, chest, and shoulders that contributes to compression. It can improve posture, circulation, and mobility, and reduce the tension patterns associated with nerve irritation.

Pain that travels along the sciatic nerve from the lower back into the leg, often caused by nerve compression or irritation.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy reduces muscle tension in the lower back, hips, and gluteal muscles, improves circulation, and decreases pressure on irritated nerves. It also improves flexibility and reduces pain associated with muscular tightness.

Commonly caused by stress, muscle tightness, and postural strain — often felt as pressure or a tight band around the head.

How massage therapy helps: We relax tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, scalp, and upper back using a range of techniques and tools to release trigger points and increase circulation. Treatment may reduce stress and decrease the frequency and intensity of tension headaches.

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Symptoms may include jaw pain, clicking, headaches, and difficulty opening the mouth.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy — including intra-oral treatment — decreases tension in the jaw, face, neck, and shoulder muscles associated with clenching or grinding. It improves muscle relaxation, reduces pain, and supports better jaw mobility, often alongside dental care such as a night guard.

Inflammation of the plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot, causing sharp heel pain — especially during the first steps of the morning.

How massage therapy helps: Treatment reduces tightness in the foot, calf, and lower-leg muscles, improves circulation, and decreases tension on the plantar fascia. It can also improve flexibility and reduce discomfort during walking.

An abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that can affect posture, balance, and muscle symmetry.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy reduces muscular tension, improves flexibility, and decreases discomfort related to postural imbalance. Treatment relaxes overworked muscles and improves overall body awareness and mobility.

Post-surgical rehabilitation focuses on restoring movement, strength, and function after an operation.

How massage therapy helps: Where medically appropriate, massage therapy assists recovery by improving circulation, reducing muscle tension, decreasing stress, and supporting mobility around the affected area. Treatment can also help manage scar tissue and reduce compensatory muscular discomfort.

A chronic condition characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and increased sensitivity to pain.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy can reduce muscle tension, promote relaxation, improve sleep quality, and decrease stress. Gentle techniques are typically recommended to help manage pain and improve overall well-being.

A neurological condition in which the immune system attacks the nervous system, affecting movement, sensation, balance, and coordination.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy may reduce muscle tension, decrease stress, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. Some individuals with MS also experience temporary relief from stiffness, muscle discomfort, and fatigue.

A condition in which neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing the head to tilt or rotate to one side. It may cause pain, stiffness, and restricted movement.

How massage therapy helps: Treatment reduces muscle tightness and spasm, improves circulation, and increases neck mobility. Gentle stretching and soft-tissue techniques also decrease discomfort and improve posture.

Discomfort associated with everyday occupational stress, muscular over-use, and long-standing pain conditions.

How massage therapy helps: Massage therapy is a clinically oriented option for managing chronic pain. Assessment-guided treatment plans combine soft-tissue techniques, targeted tools, and technology to reduce pain and restore comfortable movement.