Massage therapy can often be very relaxing, however it is also an extremely therapeutic treatment option for a variety of conditions. Many people do not realize the amazing benefits massage therapy provides and instead reach for pharmaceutical drugs and other unhealthy measures to find relief. Massage therapy is a much healthier alternative, with lasting results that provides constant benefits for your body on an ongoing basis.
Acupuncture is a very old practice that started in China over 2000 years ago which is now becoming huge in Canada. Using single use, sterilized needles a practitioner inserts needles into the patient, far enough to know they are there but not enough to generally hurt the patient. When the needle has reached the correct depth, the patient will experience nothing to a mild aching sensation. The needles should remain in the body for roughly 20 minutes before they are removed.