What conditions do massage therapists treat?
Some of the conditions massage therapists treat include:
- Soft tissue injuries and dysfunctions: Whiplash, sprains and strains, sciatica, tendonitis, muscle spasm, torticollis, temporomandibular joint disorder, thoracic outlet syndrome, plantar fascitis, degenerative disc disease, Dupuytren`s contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, tension headache, etc.
- Diseases and disorders Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, Multiple Sclerosis, Raynaud`s Disease, bronchitis, emphysema, Parkinson's Disease, asthma, etc.
- Painful conditions Low back pain, neck pain, post-surgical pain, cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, pregnancy and childbirth, bursitis, HIV/AIDS, migraines, etc.
- Conditions with psychological implications Stress, anxiety, depression, hypertension
