IT Band

Directly foam rolling the IT band can exacerbate knee pain.

How

Massage Therapists today use their knowledge of physiology and anatomy to combine traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques with other therapies to treat their clients. There has been a wide variety of research, published in peer-reviewed journals, proving the benefits of massage therapy for various conditions.

Who

Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability.

Why

Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:

Reducing or eliminating pain
Improving joint mobility
Improving circulation
Improving lymphatic drainage
Reducing muscular tension

Massage therapy is a Regulated Health Profession in Ontario, and Massage Therapy should only be performed by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). RMTs are primary healthcare providers in Ontario.