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Massage Therapy
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Not offered at our Surrey clinic. Available at:
403-235-2737 Book Appointment
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy at Laser Health Solutions is a targeted, therapeutic treatment focused on a specific area of concern. It is designed to help reduce pain, release muscle tension, and support healing. It is not a spa or relaxation massage.
At our Calgary clinic, massage therapy is part of an individualized approach to helping patients recover from injuries, manage ongoing pain, and return to the activities they enjoy.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Pain relief
Massage therapy can help ease pain by:
- Releasing tight muscles and trigger points.
- Reducing muscle guarding around an injured area.
- Easing pressure on sensitive tissues.
People often come in for back pain, neck and shoulder tension, headaches related to muscle tension, and sports injuries.
Reduced muscle tension
Focused work on tight or overworked muscles can help them relax and lengthen, which may make movement feel easier and more comfortable.
Improved circulation
Massage can help increase local blood flow, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and supporting their recovery.
Support for injury recovery
After a strain, sprain, or period of overuse, massage therapy can help restore comfortable movement and support the tissues as they heal.
Focused, Drug-Free, and Complementary
- No needles or medications.
- You stay clothed; treatment focuses on the area you want help with.
- Works well alongside other treatments we offer in Calgary, such as laser therapy, manual osteopathy, and somatics.
How Does Massage Therapy Work?
Your therapist uses hands-on techniques to work directly with muscles, tendons, and the connective tissue around them. Pressure and technique are adjusted to the area being treated and to your comfort.
Massage therapy may help ease muscle tension and spasm, improve circulation, reduce stiffness, and support recovery in overworked or injured soft tissues.
What Conditions Can Massage Therapy Help?
Massage therapy may be included in care for a range of soft-tissue concerns, including back and neck pain, shoulder tension, tension-related headaches, sports injuries, sprains and strains, repetitive-strain injuries such as tennis elbow and carpal tunnel symptoms, and muscle tightness from posture or overuse.
Every patient is different. Our team will assess your condition and recommend a treatment plan based on your individual needs, symptoms, and recovery goals.
A Focused Approach to Recovery
Massage therapy is hands-on, drug-free, and focused on the problem you came in with, making it a practical option for people looking for a conservative approach to pain and recovery.
At Laser Health Solutions in Calgary, we can combine massage therapy with laser therapy, manual osteopathy, and other treatment approaches when appropriate, giving you a personalized plan designed to help you move better, feel better, and get back to doing what you love.
What to Expect During a Session
[CHANGE THIS TO MATCH MASSAGE] Your first visit begins with a conversation about your health history and symptoms, followed by an assessment of your posture, movement, and the areas of concern.
Treatment is hands-on and is adjusted to your comfort. Wearing loose, comfortable clothing is helpful.
The number of sessions depends on your condition and how long you have had it. Your massage therapist will talk with you about a plan after your assessment and adjust it based on your progress.
What to Expect During a Session
Your first visit starts with a short conversation about your symptoms and health history, so your therapist can focus on the area that needs attention.
You won't be asked to undress. Treatment is focused on the area you want help with, and your therapist will check in with you about pressure and comfort throughout.
The number of sessions depends on your condition and how long you have had it, and your therapist will adjust your plan based on your progress.
Common conditions we treat
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Neck Pain: read patient testimonials
Whiplash, stiffness and muscle strain
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Shoulder Pain: read patient testimonials
Rotator cuff injuries and frozen shoulder
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Elbow Pain: read patient testimonials
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: read patient testimonials
Numbness, tingling and wrist pain
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Injuries: read patient testimonials
Sprains, strains, tears and fractures
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Other treatments
Laser Therapy
Offered By: Calgary & Surrey
Low-intensity laser therapy reduces inflammation and supports your body's natural healing. Non-invasive, drug-free, and gentle for injuries and chronic pain.
Manual Osteopathy
Offered By: Calgary
Hands-on treatment of muscles, joints, and connective tissue to restore mobility, ease pain, and address the underlying cause, not just the symptom.
Chiropractic
Offered By: Surrey
Assessment and adjustment of the spine and joints to improve alignment and movement, helping relieve back, neck, and joint pain.
Somatics
Offered By: Calgary
Gentle, guided movements that retrain habitual muscle tension, helping you release chronic tightness and move with greater ease.
Orthotics
Offered By: Surrey
Custom foot orthotics that support alignment from the ground up, easing foot, knee, hip, and back pain linked to how you stand and walk.
Postural Analysis
Offered By: Surrey
A detailed look at how you stand and move to identify imbalances contributing to your pain, so your treatment plan targets the right areas.
