Massage Therapy & Acupuncture
Here is a selection of research on the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating headaches. In a 2005 randomized trial, Linde et al studied the effects of acupuncture, sham acupuncture and a control on 302 patients with migraine headaches. The study … Continued
A 2004 systematic review conducted by Dr. Trinh of McMaster University showed strong evidence to support the treatment of lateral epicondyle pain with acupuncture. The systematic review included 6 high quality studies. All studies showed that acupuncture provided relief for … Continued
These days the average person that has tennis elbow doesn’t even play tennis. What used to be a term reserved for athletes can now be achieved by painting too many coats of paint on your wall, typing on your computer, … Continued
Since becoming a massage therapist, I have quickly found the limits my body can go before it needs help. The work is tiring and physically demanding and burns out many RMT’s by the 5 year mark. This is why I … Continued
The weekend road trip to Montreal seemed like such a great idea until 500km later when I stepped out of the car and found my entire low back in spasm. I almost couldn’t straighten up and was starting to walk … Continued
This is a fascinating firsthand recount of experiencing a stroke by a neuroscientist. It is a part of the TED series of talks.