Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body.

The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain. It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. (Rmtao.com)

At Pioneer Ergonomics our staff is highly trained to make sure you have the most relaxing and renergizing experience possible when you book a massage therapy appointment with us. Massage therapy can help with a variety of health problems from pain & inflamation to increasing range of motion.

Massage therapists are classified as government regulated health care professionals with a very important role in promoting helath as well as treatment of injury and disease. With their in depth inside knowledge and specialized hands on clinical skills, they work with you to restore movement, remove pain, and treats symptoms if an injury, disability, or disease.

Massage therapy involves working with the body with different kinds of pressure such as structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving.  Massage therapy can help soothe and treat ailments in tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints, and other connective tissue. Massages can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees,  and forearms.

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Many people experience a range of benefits from massage therapy, even if you didn’t think you suffered from a condition that requires it, especially if you could be under chronic stress or a similar condition.

 

  • Causes relaxation
  • Increases blood circulation
  • Reduces pain and inflammation
  • Speeds up healing
  • Helps with muscle tension
  • Stimulats neural connections
  • Provides greater flexibility and range of motion

Conditions Treated

Massage Therapy is widely used for the treatment of many conditions from headaches/migraines to muscle spasms and more including:

  • Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Muscle spasms
  • Sprains and strains
  • Sport, work, and motor vehicle injuries
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Back and neck pain
  • Upper and lower extremity complaints
  • Circulatory and respiratory problems
  • Post-injury and post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Pregnancy discomfort
  • Stress relief
  • Wellness and prevention

 

Pioneer’s ergonomics is Vancouver’s premier massage therapy clinic and our staff is highly trained to test for and treat all of the above conditions and more as well. If you suffer from any of the conditions above or think that massage therapy can benefit you, please call us today at (604) 330 9243 or contact us on our online form to book an appointment.  When you come to our clinic, we treat you like family and will try our very best to accomodate you and bring you relief.