A massage therapist should always keep in mind the possibility of several independent conditions occurring in the same area of the body. To make this clearer, let’s look at an example. A client comes to your clinic complaining of pain in the upper right part of the back. During the routine examination (for example, using … Read more
Massage therapists often see the same clients as doctors, with the exact same complaints. Because of the limited scope of their training, it is much more difficult for Registered Massage Therapists to understand the underlying pathology — they simply lack the necessary conceptual tools. Nevertheless, it is very useful to at least determine the general … Read more
In conversations with colleagues, I often encounter a surprising misunderstanding of the placebo effect. Not simply a lack of familiarity with the term, but a misunderstanding of the very essence of this phenomenon. At first glance, the concept seems simple. However, the placebo effect is often misunderstood even by medical professionals, and this misunderstanding can … Read more
Choosing a Clinic You can find a massage therapist at a large clinic or a small private studio. Large clinics are pricier, nicer-looking, and often more conveniently located. Private studios are simpler, more affordable, and more flexible. At big clinics, therapists carry a heavier workload, and getting a specific person can be tricky — the … Read more
This list focuses on instrument-assisted methods of soft tissue treatment. What unites them is pseudoscience: the claimed mechanism of action or declared effect lacks sufficient evidence. One clarification upfront: this is not a discussion of the absolute effectiveness of these methods. The question is framed differently — how much more effective is any given method … Read more
