NLMTA - Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapists' Association

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
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