Therapeutics Ltd

04/18/2023

🤓 Tidbit Tuesday 🤓

A Brief History of Thai Massage:

The Father of Thai Medicine

Thai Massage originates in India with the great healer Jīvaka Komarabhācca. Affectionately known as Dr. Shivago in Thailand, Jīvaka Komarabhācca is greatly revered as the father of Thai medicine. Dr. Shivago was recorded to be the physician of the Buddha some 2500 years ago in Northern India. In those times the healing practices of Ayruveda were very popular. These practices saw illness as obstruction to the natural flow of energy through the body. In modern terms one could consider poor circulation, respiration, digestive issues, lymphatic impairment, nerve issues, adhesions and even mental states to be akin to types of energetic blockages. The medicinal philosophy of ancient India looked at the mind and body connection and sought to treat both understanding that one had direct effect on the other. Holistic practices such as Ayruveda are regularly practiced in the east today and are seeing more popularity in the west as western science looks to quantify and qualify their effects.

Yoga as a Prescription

Yoga, as often taught today, was not conducted in large groups and classes. One size did not fit all but was instead often prescribed to individuals based on their physical needs as a form of medicine/health practice. Those familiar with modern Yoga will recognize the slow gentle pace of B.K.S. Iyengar style of Hatha Yoga versus the more dynamic style of Ashtanga practiced and taught by Pattabhi Jois. These two masters of very different styles of practice shared the common teacher Krishnamacharya (the famed Indra Devi was also a student of Krishnamacharya, whose efforts in bringing modern yoga to the west cannot be understated).
It is said that B.K.S. Iyengar was taught slow gentle techniques when he was quite a frail, young, sickly boy and in need of gentle techniques to help him recover and build strength. Conversely, Pattabhi Jois was a strong teenager full of energy when he was given his prescriptive teachings. To help stem the vigour of an energetic youthful teen, Pattabhi Jois was provided with faster, dynamic flows to meet his needs. The medicine was crafted for the needs of the patient. Though it undoubtedly has benefits as a group practice, Yoga of the post-Patanjali/premodern period was much more individualized.
Today, Yoga and its various forms with thousands of postures, mudras, mantras, and meditative/absorptive techniques are still viewed as medicinal. Designer sequences, breathing exercises (pranayama) and prescriptive meditation can be provided to individuals by a knowledgeable Yoga Therapist or a qualified teacher.

The Migration of Great Knowledge

In India 2300 BC., many highly established followers of the Buddhist community (Bhikkhus) went forth from Northern India to share the Buddhas mental discipline teachings and techniques to live a more peaceful, healthy and joyful existence. Many of the current mindfulness-based stress reduction practices are being benefiting so many people today are directly transferred from the awareness practices taught by the Buddha in ancient India. If you have heard of or maybe have even tried mindfulness practices, you have likely experienced the direct lineage of knowledge that began thousands of years ago.
It was during the spreading of Buddhist teachings that Buddhism arrived in Southeast Asia. There, it was adopted and integrated into the host culture, transforming into something unique. From the roots of Northern India, Theravada Buddhism, Vajrayana Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism and their respective offshoots arose. As Buddhism took root in Myanmar and Thailand, the medicinal practices were shared and integrated in new forms of medicine.

Thai Massage

Massage practices from India that included moving a client through passive yoga postures were quickly picked up by Thai medical practitioners for their health promoting and therapeutic effects. Additionally, over the last millennia, Thai massage has adapted and added to the cultural influences of the region and beyond. Acupressure and reflexology techniques were integrated from neighbouring China, traditional herbal techniques have been added with herbal compresses, Hara (or Japanese abdominal massage) has also made its way into the practice. The saying “same same but different” truly applies to the vast body of knowledge that has contributed to what we know as Traditional Thai massage. Despite the changes that Thai massage has taken over the centuries, what hasn’t changed is the meditative influence, the compassion of the therapist, the flow of the techniques and the wholistic integration of the entire body – the idea of helping the being open towards healing be it physical, mental and or emotional.
The teachings of Thai massage have been handed down from generation to generation often with Buddhist monks or medicinal shamans retaining the knowledge. Today, Wat Pho, a famous temple in Bangkok still teaches Naud Thai, or Thai massage. In the North of Thailand, the traditional style has more recently become more popular with the Ministry of Health. Having seen a decrease of interest in the traditional medicine knowledge in the 1980’s, the ministry created a program to help preserve and boost awareness and health benefits of the practice and breathe life into traditional medicine. The efforts of the Ministry's program was a success and 44 years later traditional Thai Massage was deemed so valuable to Thai culture that it was inscribed in 2019 on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Thai massage is becoming increasingly popular globally. In recent decades more people have been able to travel to Thailand and experience Thai massage firsthand. Some travellers have stayed in Thailand and have trained, like I have, to teach and certify other practitioners, thus making the teachings more accessible globally. Thai massage is exploding in popularity as a luxury treatment in many spas but had its humble beginnings with field labourers. In a way, Thai massage has this in common with the maritime lobster; what started with humble beginnings is now a delicacy.
Wherever you get a Thai massage, and I highly suggest experiencing at least one in your life, know that you are being treated with a medicinal art that has been crafted and adapted for thousands of years. You are directly benefiting and experiencing the essence of an ancient medicine that once treated the Buddha himself.

Na-a-na-wa lokha payati vina-santi
(We pray for the ones we touch, that they will be happy and illness will be released from them.)

James Harper

04/12/2023

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This weeks Tidbit Tuesday is in recognition of April being Parkinson’s awareness month!

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It is caused by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating movement, so as dopamine-producing neurons die, patients with Parkinson’s disease experience a wide range of motor symptoms, including tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia (slowed movement).

In addition to motor symptoms, Parkinson’s disease can also cause non-motor symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. These symptoms can be just as debilitating as the motor symptoms and can greatly impact a patients quality of life.

Parkinson’s disease is usually diagnosed in people over the age of 60, although it can affect younger people as well. The exact cause of Parkinson’s is unknown, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but there are several treatments that can help manage symptoms. Medications that can increase dopamine levels in the brain are commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and physical therapy can also be used to help improve symptoms.

Massage therapy can provide numerous benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. Massage therapy can help alleviate pain and discomfort caused by the muscle stiffness, tremors, and slowed movement associated with Parkinson’s disease. Massage therapy can help release tension in muscles, which can reduce these tremors and other involuntary movements.
Massage therapy can also help reduce stress and anxiety, which are common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Studies have shown that massage therapy can help lower cortisol levels, which is a hormone associated with stress.
In addition to these physical benefits, massage therapy can also provide emotional benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. It can help improve mood and reduce depression, which is a common symptom of the disease.

Louise Hill, RMT

Empowering the Parkinson's community across Canada

04/10/2023

Here at Therapeutics we are so very excited to introduce our newest team member James Harper!

James is a resident Thai Massage therapist at Therapeutic Ltd. He offers full-body treatments that integrate a holistic approach to the connective, muscular, and skeletal systems. Clients who are new to Thai massage will appreciate the gentle, flowing stretches and massage techniques that have been regarded as invaluable medicine in Thai culture for centuries. These yoga-like stretches utilize the therapist's thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, knees, and feet without oils to enhance joint mobility and flexibility while being highly effective in reducing tension and complaints of pain associated with modern living.

Treatments are tailored to meet each client's specific individualized needs and are typically performed on comfortable floor mats while the client remains securely dressed in their own relaxed clothing. Thai massage has been adapted from techniques practiced for thousands of years in India and Nepal. Thai medicine has added their integration of Chinese medicinal philosophy and acupressure points over the past millennia to assist with specific ailments such as back, knee, shoulder, headaches, and stress reduction.

Full treatments usually take between 1.5 to 2 hours, but they can be adapted for 1-hour treatments. One-hour treatments can be modified further to work on a table or in an effective massage chair. Discover this ancient art that is increasingly popular worldwide.

To help establish Thai massage and its benefits in Eastern Canada, James is providing a promotional offer of $80 per hour treatment until October 15th, 2023. Insurance billing is not available at this time. Additionally, James can provide accessible stretches and strength-building home care practices to help accelerate progress based on each client's lifestyle and needs.

James enriches his massage practice with his love of learning. He has three college diplomas, three university degrees, including a Bachelor's and Master's in education, 500-hour yoga teacher training certificates, and he will soon add a New Brunswick Registered Massage Therapist title to his list of credentials. He holds certificate training in Thai Foot Reflexology, Sports Massage, Thai Herbal Compress Massage, and has completed his Certified Advanced Practitioner Training in Thailand with ITM Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. James is an affiliated instructor who offers certification courses in Thai Massage in Atlantic Canada.

James has lived and worked around the world in countries such as the Bahamas, Scotland, Canada (including Alberta, Toronto, Northern Ontario, Nunavut, and now New Brunswick), Thailand, India, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and has explored a further 35 countries. James is planning to return to Thailand in September for additional training in Bamboo Massage, Lanna advanced stretching, Tok Sen, and Hot stone therapy. Book an appointment and experience for yourself the ancient healing art of Thai Massage and its associated benefits.

You can book with James online or by calling the clinic at (506) 830-6277.

03/21/2023

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Todays Tidbit Tuesday has been written in recognition of World Down syndrome day!

Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. They determine how a baby’s body forms and functions as it grows during pregnancy and after birth. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes. Babies with Down syndrome have an extra copy of one of these chromosomes. A medical term for having an extra copy of a chromosome is ‘trisomy.’ Down syndrome is also referred to as Trisomy 21. This extra copy changes how the baby’s body and brain develop, which can cause both mental and physical challenges for the baby.

Some common physical features of Down syndrome include:
• A flattened face, especially the bridge of the nose
• Almond-shaped eyes that slant up
• A short neck
• Small ears
• A tongue that tends to stick out of the mouth
• Tiny white spots on the iris (colored part) of the eye
• Small hands and feet
• A single line across the palm of the hand (palmar crease)
• Small pinky fingers that sometimes curve toward the thumb
• Poor muscle tone or loose joints
• Shorter in height as children and adults

Types of Down Syndrome
There are three types of Down syndrome. People often can’t tell the difference between each type without looking at the chromosomes because the physical features and behaviors are similar.
• Trisomy 21(Nondisjunction): In this type of Down syndrome, each cell in the body has 3 separate copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual 2 copies.
• Translocation Down syndrome: This occurs when an extra portion or a whole extra chromosome 21 is present, but it is attached to a different chromosome rather than being a separate chromosome 21.
• Mosaic Down syndrome (Mosaicism): This is a combination of the other 2 types seen above. Children with mosaic Down syndrome may have the same features as other children with Down syndrome. However, they may have fewer features of the condition due to the presence of some cells with a typical number of chromosomes.

Causes and Risk Factors
• The extra chromosome 21 leads to the physical features and developmental challenges that can occur among people with Down syndrome. No one knows for sure why Down syndrome occurs or how many different factors play a role.
• One factor that increases the risk for having a baby with Down syndrome is the mother’s age. Women who are 35 years or older when they become pregnant are more likely to have a pregnancy affected by Down syndrome than women who become pregnant at a younger age.

Diagnosis
There are two basic types of tests available to detect Down syndrome during pregnancy: screening tests and diagnostic tests. A screening test can tell a woman whether her baby has a lower or higher chance of having Down syndrome. Screening tests do not provide a 100% accurate diagnosis, but they are safer. Diagnostic tests can typically detect if a baby will have Down syndrome, but they can be risky for the mother and developing baby.

Health Problems
Many people with Down syndrome have common facial features and no other major birth defects. However, some people with Down syndrome might have one or more major birth defects or other medical problems. Some of the more common health problems among children with Down syndrome are listed below.
• Hearing loss
• Obstructive sleep apnea, which is a condition where the person’s breathing temporarily stops
while asleep
• Ear infections
• Eye diseases
• Heart defects present at birth

Treatments
Down syndrome is a lifelong condition. Services early in life will often help babies and children with Down syndrome to improve their physical and intellectual abilities. Most of these services focus on helping children with Down syndrome develop to their full potential. These services include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, and they are typically offered through early intervention programs in each state. Children with Down syndrome may also need extra help or attention in school, although many children are included in regular classes.

Massage and Down Syndrome
For people with Down Syndrome, studies show that massage is able to increase muscle tone, promote more on-task related skills, provide relief from constipation and aid in body awareness. It is also very beneficial for decreasing the levels of stress and increasing the sense of wellbeing that comes with a massage therapy treatment.

Rejean Cormier RMT

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03/14/2023

🤓 Tidbit Tuesday 🤓

Brain Awareness Week is an annual global campaign aimed at increasing public awareness and understanding of the brain, as well as the importance of brain research. This year, Brain Awareness Week takes place from March 14th - 20th, 2022. It is an opportunity to celebrate the progress and potential of brain research and encourage people to learn more about the brain and how to keep it healthy.

Massage therapy is a powerful tool for promoting brain health and reducing stress, which can have a significant impact on cognitive function. Here are some of the ways massage therapy can help improve brain health:

1. Reducing stress: chronic stress can cause damage to the brain and impair cognitive function. Massage therapy is known to reduce stress by promoting relaxation, reducing muscle tension, and releasing endorphins.

2. Increased blood flow: massage therapy can help increase blood flow to the brain which can improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to brain cells. This can help improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

3. Enhancing sleep quality: sleep is essential for brain health, and massage therapy has been shown to improve sleep quality. Better sleep can improve cognitive function, memory, and concentration.

4. Boosting mood: massage therapy can help boost mood by promoting the release of serotonin and dopamine, two neurotransmitters that play a role in regulating mood and emotions. This can help reduce the risk of depression and anxiety, which can have a negative impact on cognitive function.

Overall, massage therapy is a natural and non-invasive way to promote brain health and improve cognitive function.

Louise Hill, RMT

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02/28/2023

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Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It typically develops gradually over time and can be quite debilitating, making it difficult to perform everyday activities such as dressing, combing hair, or reaching for objects.

The exact cause of frozen shoulder is not well understood, but it is thought to be related to inflammation and scarring of the shoulder joints capsule, which is the tissue that surrounds and supports the joint. Other risk factors that may contribute to the development of frozen shoulder include diabetes, thyroid disorders, and shoulder injury or surgery.

Symptoms of frozen shoulder typically progress through three stages:
- Freezing stage: the first stage is characterized by increasing pain and stiffness in the shoulder.
- Frozen stage: the second stage is marked by a plateau in symptoms, with pain and stiffness remaining constant.
- Thawing stage: during this final stage, symptoms gradually improve and range of motion in the shoulder returns.

Massage therapy can help reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the shoulder joint, which can help to improve range of motion and function. Massage therapy can also help improve posture and body mechanics, which can reduce stress and strain on the shoulder joint.

Louise Hill, RMT

02/14/2023

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Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are solid masses made of crystals. Kidney stones usually originate in your kidneys. However, they can develop anywhere along your urinary tract, which consists of:
• kidneys
• ureters
• bladder
• urethra
Kidney stones are one of the most painful medical conditions. The causes of kidney stones vary according to the type of stone.

Calcium
Calcium stones are the most common. They’re often made of calcium oxalate (though they can consist of calcium phosphate or maleate). Eating fewer oxalate-rich foods can reduce your risk of developing this type of stone. High-oxalate foods include: peanuts, chocolate, beets and spinach. However, even though some kidney stones are made of calcium, getting enough calcium in your diet can prevent stones from forming.

Uric acid
This type of kidney stone is more common in men than in women. They can occur in people with gout or those going through chemotherapy. This type of stone develops when urine is too acidic. A diet rich in purines can increase urine’s acidic level. Purine is a colorless substance in animal proteins, such as fish, shellfish, and meats.

Struvite
This type of stone is found mostly in women with urinary tract infections (UTIs). These stones can be large and cause urinary obstruction. They result from a kidney infection. Treating an underlying infection can prevent the development of struvite stones.

Cystine
Cystine stones are rare. They occur in both men and women who have the genetic disorder cystinuria. With this type of stone, cystine — an acid that occurs naturally in the body — leaks from the kidneys into the urine.

The greatest risk factor for kidney stones is making less than 1 liter of urine per day. This is why kidney stones are common in premature infants who have kidney problems. However, kidney stones are most likely to occur in people between the ages of 20 and 50. Different factors can increase your risk of developing a stone. In the United States, white people are more likely to have kidney stones than black people.
S*x also plays a role, as more men than women develop kidney stones.
A history of kidney stones can increase your risk. So does a family history of kidney stones. Other risk factors include:
• Dehydration
• Obesity
• A diet with high levels of protein, salt, or glucose
• Hyperparathyroid condition
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Inflammatory bowel diseases that increase calcium absorption
• Taking medications such as triamterene diuretics, antiseizure drugs, and calcium-based antacids

Kidney stones are known to cause severe pain. Symptoms of kidney stones may not occur until the stone begins to move down the ureters. This severe pain is called renal colic. You may have pain on one side of your back or abdomen.
In men, pain may radiate to the groin area. The pain of renal colic comes and goes but can be intense. People with renal colic tend to be restless.
Other symptoms of kidney stones can include:
• Blood in the urine (red, pink, or brown urine)
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Discoloured or foul-smelling urine
• Chills
• Fever
• Frequent need to urinate
• Urinating small amounts of urine

In the case of a small kidney stone, you may not have any pain or symptoms as the stone passes through your urinary tract.

Rejean Cormier, RMT

01/31/2023

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There are many different types of headaches, and they can commonly and easily be confused with each other. Todays Tidbit Tuesday is all about cervicogenic headaches.

Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that stem from issues with either the nerves, discs, bones or muscles in the neck. This then radiates pain into the head, typically just on one side. Cervicogenic headaches are commonly confused with migraines and/or tension headaches.

Symptoms of a Cervicogenic headache include:
- Pain on one side of the head or face
- A stiff or sore neck
- Pain around the eyes
- Pain that stays in one spot on the head or face
- Pain when coughing, sneezing or taking a deep breath
- A headache with certain neck movements or postures
- Sometimes pain in the arm or shoulder of the effected side

Because cervicogenic headaches stem from problems in the neck, they can be triggered for many different reasons and from many different conditions. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs or whiplash injuries can all cause or trigger these types of headaches.
Cervicogenic headaches can also occur from postural dysfunctions, awkward or uncomfortable sleeping positions or repetitive work related movements. For example, sitting at a computer for work all day can put stress on the neck, causing a postural dysfunction that create compensation and pain in the neck. This can then lead to cervicogenic headaches.

Massage therapy can help prevent and treat cervicogenic headaches by releasing tension in the compensating and effected soft tissue. A massage therapist will also be able to assess your cervicogenic headache to help determine the cause, and to create a treatment and rehabilitation plan to prevent further cervicogenic headaches.

Louise Hill, RMT

01/24/2023

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Fibromyalgia
This chronic condition causes widespread muscle pain and increased sensitivity to stimuli that often leads to pain and difficulty sleeping among other symptoms. Treatment is varied, but some of the current research indicates that massage therapy can be effective in helping to relieve some of the discomfort.

Other common symptoms associated with FM include fatigue, tension headaches, cognitive difficulties and irritable bowel syndrome.

Interestingly, more of the research on FM is starting to suggest that the condition is actually a central nervous system disorder, even though muscle pain is one of its primary symptoms. More specifically, evidence points to the idea that FM is a disorder of central nervous system pain processing pathways instead of a primary auto-immune disorder of the peripheral tissue.

Accordingly, central nervous system involvement may explain why people with FM are often hypersensitive to all sorts of stimuli, not just mechanical pressure or touch, sensitive to light, sound, [may have] multiple food allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities, and they don’t tolerate heat and cold really well.

Diagnosis
Fibromyalgia is also often characterized by additional pain when firm pressure is applied to specific areas of your body, called tender points. In the past, at least 11 of these 18 spots had to test positive for tenderness to diagnose fibromyalgia.

But fibromyalgia symptoms can come and go, so a person might have 11 tender spots one day but only eight tender spots on another day. And many family doctors were uncertain about how much pressure to apply during a tender point exam. While specialists or researchers may still use tender points, an alternative set of guidelines has been developed for doctors to use in general practice.

These newer diagnostic criteria include:
• Widespread pain lasting at least three months
• Presence of other symptoms such as fatigue, waking up tired and trouble thinking
• No other underlying condition that might be causing the symptoms

Fibromyalgia often coexists with other health problems, so your doctor may also ask if you experience:
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Headaches
• Jaw pain
• Anxiety or depression
• Frequent or painful urination

How Massage Treatments can help:
- Can reduce stress
- Can induce relaxation and sleep
- Can reduce tender points (slowly, as intense may exacerbate the condition)
- Reduce Anxiety and Depression
- Increase mobility and movement

What works for one Fibromyalgia client, may or may not work on another. Each client is unique.

Rejean Cormier, RMT

01/17/2023

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Your quadriceps are the muscles on the front of your thigh. It's a group of four muscles, and one of them, re**us femoris, flexes your hip, but as a group their primary job is straightening the knee. The muscles actually encapsulate the kneecap, which protects your knee joint, and cause its movement. The kneecap itself has a little notch on the back that fits into a groove on the femur (thigh bone). The notch slides along that groove when you bend and straighten your knee.

When your quadriceps muscles get tight, they pull on your kneecap, causing the notch in back to drag against the side of the groove. This dragging on the bone can be quite painful, and over time it can cause degeneration of the bone itself.

An easy solution to this is stretching, and stretching your quads is pretty easy to do. It's that leg stretch everyone thinks of, when you bring your heel up to your bum. Doing that even once a day decreases the tension in these muscles and reduces the dragging of that bony notch in the bony groove, helping reduce degeneration of the knee. You don't have to start with your heel reaching your bum. You might only be able to rest your foot on a chair behind you. Everyone starts somewhere, and taking the first step is often the most difficult. Hold that stretch for at least 30 seconds, do it every day, and you'll be doing your knees a huge favour.

Claire Leger, RMT

01/10/2023

🤓 Tidbit Tuesday 🤓

Happy New Year everybody! For the first Tidbit Tuesday of 2023, we’re going to takle the migraine!

A migraine is a type of headache that is characterized by severe throbbing or pulsing pain in the head and face. Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and light and sound sensitivities often occur along side them. Typically migraines present with pain on just one side of the head and/or face, but it is not unusual for the pain to be felt on both sides. The pain can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours with no relief, and can be so severe the patient cannot continue with any activities of daily living.
There are two main types of migraines; migraines with aura (classical migraines) and migraines without aura (common migraines).

1 in 4 migraine sufferers will experience migraines with auras. Aura refers to neurological symptoms that occur before a migraine. They usually begin before the head pain and can last up to an hour. Auras typically present as visual disturbances, such as flashes of light, floaters, halos, blind spots, zig zags, blurred vision or light sensitivity; but they can also present as auditory disturbances, tingling on one side of the face or body, or difficulty speaking.

The causes for migraines are not fully understood, although, genetics and environmental factors are shown to play a role. Identifying migraine triggers is an important part of migraine management. Triggers can include;
- Weather changes
- Stress
- Hormones
- Food and/or drinks
- Sleep disturbances or changes
- Physical factors
- Medications
- Sensory stimuli

Massage therapy can help with migraine management by helping the patient recognize and document triggers. Massage therapy is also shown to relieve stress and muscle tension, both of which can effect migraines. An RMT will also be able to provide the patient with education and home care to help manage their migraines with the goal of prevention.

Louise Hill, RMT