Dora Jackson RMT

How does massage therapy (or any manual therapy) work? When I was in school many moons ago, we looked at the mechanisms through a very narrow, and largely inaccurate, lens. We now have enough knowledge to appreciate that the answer is much more complex but not quite enough to answer the question confidently. Still, it’s a good start.

https://sites.duke.edu/cemmt/2026/01/13/what-really-happens-when-we-use-manual-therapy-a-fresh-look-at-the-mechanisms-behind-hands-on-approaches/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPUeV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeBZ2sI3ujJLf0T1ia4ugZ2dLfIo3h_HUXJxiSUuC4kpAX8CLxBVlGeWneueg_aem_PYkqHKpAH7pXIEjpPnKeVQ

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Myth: running is bad for your knees

“Running ruins your knees”…..🏃‍♀️🏃🏻

You’ve heard it. Your fellow runners, family/friends have heard it. Your non-running colleague definitely believes it.

But here’s what the research actually says 👇

Does running cause knee arthritis?

Short answer: No.
Long answer: It may actually reduce it.

A large systematic review & meta-analysis published in JOSPT (2017) looked at thousands of runners. The findings?

👉 Recreational runners had lower rates of hip and knee osteoarthritis than people who didn’t run.
👉 Competitive high-volume elite runners showed slightly higher risk, but recreational runners—99% of the population—were protected.

Why?
Running improves cartilage nutrition, strengthens bone, boosts muscle capacity, and supports healthy body weight. Joints like movement. They hate inactivity.

Bottom line:
If you’re running for health, longevity, and enjoyment, you’re doing more good for your knees than harm.

Share this to help bust an old, outdated myth.

Common myths in massage therapy

RMTs in Ontario are trained, regulated, and part of your healthcare team. Massage therapy can help people manage pain, increase their function and improve their overall quality of life. This article dispels some massage therapy myths that persist.

Learn more about some common debunked myths about massage therapy: https://www.rmtao.com/resources/rmtao-blog/massage-therapy-myths-and-facts