Athletic Therapy advice from NTO Rehab

Recognizing Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries

Christine (Ruo), Mo --Registered Massage TherapistAt NTO Wellness and Rehab our very own Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Athletic Therapist, Christine Mo would like to share some advice on recognizing acute musculoskeletal injuries in your daily lives, whether you are an athlete planning to run a marathon this weekend or somebody that has difficulty performing day-to-day tasks such as walking to the bus stop and/or lifting heavy groceries.

 Christine Mo -HBSc, CAT(C), RMT, ATC, CSCS, CPT

Musculoskeletal injuries are any damage done to the muscles, bones, joints, tendons and other soft tissue. They can be anything ranging from a “Charley Horse” in the calf to a broken bone in the arm. Acute musculoskeletal injuries usually happen following sudden onset of accidents, for example, a slip and fall, a car accident, a hard blow in hockey or a wrongful landing from a jump.

In acute injuries, symptoms of inflammation are often present. Pain, obviously, is one of the most recognizable one. If the pain is so severe that you cannot move or bear weight, do not force the movement. You might have suffered a broken bone or a severe sprain or strain. In this case, stay where you are, and wait for help from a trained emergency care professional.  

If you are able to move, bear weight and even walk, it usually means the injury you sustained is not worth a trip to the hospital. However, it does not mean there is no need for care. Although rare, some serious injuries can be hidden, and can only be found out after a thorough assessment by trained healthcare professionals.

Furthermore, trained healthcare professionals are able to provide appropriate treatment to your injury so it heals faster without any compensatory complications.

If you suspect that you may be experiencing musculoskeletal pain of any kind in your day-to-day activity, please do not hesitate to let one of the healthcare professionals or front desk staff know at NTO Wellness and Rehab Centre.

In my next blog I will be introducing the different types of professionals you can see for an acute musculoskeletal injury and the self treatment can be done while you’re looking for your therapist.

 

 

Massage Therapy @ NTO Wellness & Rehab

NTO Wellness & Rehab knows all too well that LIFE GETS BUSY, and sooner or later it takes over! And not in a good way. Between your attempt to make ends meet, running a household, keeping your family together and not forgetting to have some fun occasionally – it is all too easy to forget about yourself, your wellness, your body and your overall well being.

It’s time to put yourself first for once. It doesn’t matter whether you are an athlete, office worker or construction manager – your body will thank you for taking the time to notice that aching neck, that sore back or super tight quad muscles.

Why Choose Massage Therapy as your First Line of Defense?

Massage Therapy is not only for those fortunate ones with a life of luxury, or for those ladies of leisure who belong to those high-class luncheon clubs. In fact Massage Therapy offers benefits to a range of people, no matter what age, occupation or lifestyle – it should therefore be mandatory for every active person from the age of 12 through to 112!

Why is massage therapy necessary for an active healthy life? In some cases you have already pre-diagnosed yourself at home having used the Internet, home remedy books or a piece of friend’s advice. Typically, when you seek medical attention whether it is from your GP, a walk-in medical clinic, or a specialized procedures such as MRI, CT Scans or Surgery – you may be waiting in pain for days, weeks or months. This is where massage therapy may offer significant benefits in helping you with more immediate pain relief, restoring physical function, or sustaining soft tissue and healthy muscles in your body.

Why not just listen to your body instead?

massage_infographIt knows better than any other person out there – try to be still and determine how you feel by listening to your body’s feelings, your heart, your mind and your inner soul (gut instinct or intuition). The answers are within you, and so is the capability for it to heal itself.

Stop putting in more poisonous substances and synthetic compounds into your body than you may already get from the food you eat, the air you breathe and the negative stress factors you are faced with in day-to-day life.

Massage Therapy is the most effective way to give your body a “once over” simply by having a 1 hour muscle relaxation massage with a registered massage therapist giving you professional, attentive and dedicated one-on-one care through “the power of touch”. Stress relief is critical to your body functioning at its best. And what better way than to have somebody physically touch every muscular part of your body as a surface examination. You may discover pain points that you didn’t even know existed, and these could be the early tell tell signs of something bigger. So let Massage Therapy be your first line of defense and Book an Appointment with Christine Mo, RMT.

At NTO Wellness and Rehab, we are dedicated to not only treating your symptoms of pain and dysfunction, but more importantly identifying and treating the underlying causes and providing you with a treatment plan that are custom to your body’s needs. We are committed to providing the very best in leading edge one-on-one patient care. Trust our team of qualified healthcare professionals to provide safe, smart and effective healthcare for your specific needs.