What do RMT’s treat?

In British Columbia, medical physicians regularly refer their patients to a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) - and they make these referrals because massage therapy is both accessible and effective in the treatment of their patients' conditions. Today, RMTs use a blend of modern science and ancient philosophies, utilizing specific techniques and modalities.
Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise in the demand for massage therapy in BC. This can be attributed to higher educational standards, research studies showing the efficacy of massage therapy, and an overall increase in public demand for non-surgical and drug-free treatment options.
RMTs work with illness, injury and disability in diverse and broad patient populations. They are primary health care professionals that focus on disorders of the musculoskeletal and related systems.
Treatment and management of many health conditions by massage therapists is supported by research.

Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders
Raynaud’s Disease
Systematic Lupus Erythematosus 

Bursa, Bone, Muscle and Tendon Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Muscle Cramps
Tendinopathies (tendonitis)
Contusions
Muscle Tension/Spasm
Sprains
Strains
Osteoporosis

Foot and Ankle Disorders
Medial Plantar Nerve Entrapment
Metatarsalgia
Plantar Fasciosis

Joint Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

Neck and Back Pain
Sciatica
Degenerative Disc Disease (slipped disc)
Facet pain
Whiplash and associated disorders
Scoliosis
Thoracic outlet syndrome
  
Hand Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of the Hand
Ergonomics

Shoulder & Elbow Conditions
Frozen Shoulder
Golfers/tennis elbow (tendonopathy)
  
Headaches
Tension
Migraine
TMJ dysfunction
  
Hip, Leg & Knee Disorders
Illiotibial Band Impingement Syndrome
Patellar Tracking Dysfunction
Shin splints (compartment syndrome)
Anterior ligament tears

Psychological Disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Cancer Care
Post Mastectomy Care
Nausea
Pain
Lymphoedema
  
Female Health
Pregnancy (Pre and Post Care)
Labour Care
Pelvic Pain
  
Paediatrics
Colic
Infant massage

Neurological disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Spastic paralysis
Stroke
Parkinsons
  
Asthma
COPD
Emphysema