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Relax, Recover, Revitalize: Your Journey to Wellness Begins Here

At Rutherford Physical Therapy, we focus on holistic wellness and hands-on care to help you feel great. Our massage services support your health and recovery goals, whether dealing with long-term pain, recovering from an injury, or just wanting to unwind and feel refreshed.

What Is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy involves hands-on treatment of the body’s soft tissues, such as muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and skin. Our registered massage therapists use different methods customized to your needs to help you relax, ease pain, boost blood flow, and improve your overall health. Massage therapy in Edmonton forms part of our integrated, holistic treatment plan at Rutherford Physical Therapy, so we ensure that each session caters to your requirements.

When To Get A Massage?

We recommend getting a massage every 3-4 weeks for regular maintenance. The massage will keep your muscles relaxed and free from tension, ensuring your well-being. However, in cases of chronic pain, injury recovery, or motor vehicle accidents, you may need more frequent sessions, usually every 1-2 weeks. Our massage therapists will work closely with you to create a treatment plan that fits your needs.

Types of Massage We Offer

1. Therapeutic Massage

Purpose

Relieving pain, improving circulation, and attending to specific health issues.

Techniques

It involves combining several techniques, such as Swedish massage and deep tissue, targeting areas with tension or injury.

Benefits

Reduces stress, alleviates muscle tension, and develops overall wellness.

2. Deep Tissue Massage

Purpose

Target the deep muscle and connective tissue layers for chronic muscular tension release.

Techniques

Applying slow, deep strokes using pressure to access deeper layers of muscles and fasciae.

Benefits

Reduces muscle pain, decreases inflammation, increases flexibility, and promotes healing of scar tissue.

3. Sports Massage

Purpose

It helps prevent injuries or enhance performance for athletes and active individuals.

Techniques

A combination of Swedish massage, deep tissue, and stretching techniques to work on muscles during physical activities.

Benefits

Prevent injuries Increase flexibility Range of motion that improves faster exercise recovery time.

4. Trigger Point Therapy

Purpose

Target specific “trigger points” or areas of tight muscle fibres that cause pain in other parts of the body.

Techniques

Deep pressure helps loosen up knots and tension, usually focused on localized groups of muscles.

Benefits

Provides relief from chronic pain, headaches, and muscle stiffness.

5. Geriatric Massage

Purpose

Specifically designed for older adults to address age-related issues such as joint pain, limited mobility, and muscle stiffness.

Techniques

These are techniques that apply softer pressure, focusing on relaxation and comfort.

Benefits

It enhances circulation, reduces pain, improves mobility, and enhances relaxation.

6. Relaxation Massage

Purpose

To reduce stress and induce relaxation.

Techniques

Usually employs gentle strokes, kneading, and light pressure to soothe the nervous system.

Benefits

Reduce tension, calm anxiety, facilitate sleep, and improve general well-being.

7. Pregnancy Massage

Purpose

It targets pregnant women and new mothers, as the massage is to address some physical and emotional challenges during pregnancy and after giving birth.

Techniques

Gentle techniques are administered to the pregnant woman to help ease discomfort such as back pain, swelling, and headaches. After birth, the objective is healing and recovering, focusing on affected areas, promoting relaxation, and restoring energy.

Benefits

Pregnancy and pre/postnatal massages ease discomfort during pregnancy, relax, and enhance wellness for both the mother and baby. After delivery, benefits include relief from swelling, recovery, and restorative rest, helping the mother transition into motherhood more easily.

Each massage in Edmonton targets specific needs or health concerns, offering various benefits depending on the individual’s condition or goals.

Who Can Benefit from Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is suitable for any age and level of fitness. It can be specifically helpful for the following categories of people:

Athletes who are looking for improvement in performance and faster recovery.
Patients suffering from chronic pain disorders, such as back and sciatica.
Office workers with work-related stress and postural tension.
Older individuals who need to remain mobile and alleviate joint pains.
Pregnant women experiencing pregnancy-related discomforts.
People under stress or anxiety are looking to relax and get mental clarity.
Those who have injuries or surgery are looking for rehabilitation support.
People who have poor sleep patterns and need improvement in relaxation.
Anyone with headaches or migraines.
People looking for overall well-being and relaxation benefits.

When To Get A Massage?

Why Choose Rutherford Physical Therapy?

At Rutherford Physiotherapy, we are committed to helping you achieve good health and mobility in an encouraging and supportive environment. From injury recovery to chronic pain management, our team will guide you through each step in your journey. Our physiotherapists bring together clinical experience and empathetic care to provide:

Patient-centric Care

We listen, educate, and include you in every recovery process step.

Experienced Team

We have a competent team of physiotherapists, massage therapists and a kinesiologist who provide individual care.

Evidence-Based Techniques

Our method uses current science and practices for concussive injuries.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Our clinic has various equipment and resources that can support your recovery.

Convenient Location

Easily accessible with flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle.

Book Your Massage Therapy Session Today

Experience the many benefits of massage therapy at Rutherford Physical Therapy. Whether you’re seeking pain relief, stress reduction, or support for a specific condition, our dedicated team is here to help. Discover how massage therapy in Edmonton can transform your well-being at Rutherford Physical Therapy—your trusted partner in health and recovery.