Do you experience pain in your neck?
After a long day sitting at a desk in front of a computer or driving in your car, it's not uncommon to feel tension in your neck. The tightness can lead to pain and discomfort in the neck. Fortunately, working with a RMT can be an effective way to help to relieve tension that can cause neck pain.
What is a Registered Massage Therapist?
Registered Massage Therapists or RMTs are healthcare professionals who specialize in treating soft tissue and musculoskeletal conditions. Their treatment involves the manipulation of soft tissues of the body such as muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints using techniques such as:
Myofascial Release
Trigger Point Therapy
Dynamic Release Therapy
Transverse Friction Massage
Learn more about different RMT treatment techniques.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain can be caused by a variety of different things, such as poor posture, tension, an acute or overuse injury just to name a few. However, for most people tension from poor posture and long hours in a stationary position is often the source of their neck pain.
How Can Massage Therapy Relieve Neck Pain?
With access to a variety of manual therapy treatment techniques, a RMT can ease pain by reducing muscle tension, improve blood flow to the area and promote relaxation help significantly reduce neck pain.
Most people will notice an improvement after their first session and with regular treatment they can work with their RMT to improve their range of motion in their neck and shoulders as well as minimize tension.
Get RMT Treatment Covered by Your Extended Health Plan!
A portion of RMT treatment is covered by most extended health care plans.
At COAST, our highly experienced RMT team is here to help. Visit our conveniently located clinics in North Vancouver, Kitsilano, and our upcoming Squamish location (opening summer 2025).
Click here to book your appointment with one of our Registered Massage Therapists today!