Physiotherapy is a medical practice where a trained physiotherapist uses a variety of movement techniques and tools in order to assess, diagnose, and treat any number of musculoskeletal and movement conditions. Physiotherapy is often recommended for patients to recover from injuries, surgery, or other chronic conditions.
Massage therapy involves a trained massage therapist using their fingers, hands, elbows, as well as special massage therapy tools to work the tension out of the muscle. These techniques are intended to improve blood circulation, release muscle knots or trigger points, enhance flexibility, and induce a sense of relaxation and stress reduction.