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As life expectancy increases there is an ever increasing awareness among the aging population that staying fit and mobile for as long as possible greatly contributes to maintaining quality of life, productivity and their independence.

Not only has life expectancy changed, but also perception on health care. With readily available and easy access to health information; the health awareness public and the chronically infirm are taking it upon themselves to investigate their options and are finding solutions in complementary and alternative strategies.

There is increasing evidence that supports the use of both regulated (licensed) and unregulated forms of complementary/alternative medicine as disease prevention, health care maintenance and chronic disease self-care/self management strategy.Massage is high on their list of preferences.

Remedial massage is currently accepted and widely used in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom as a Complementary Medicine. It is catching on very rapidly as the public becomes more aware of personal choices for their health and well-being.

The primary aim of Remedial Massage is to find and treat the cause of the disorder (not only the symptoms), providing both immediate and long term help for those who are looking for relief from acute and chronic physical pain. A remedial massage therapist studies anatomy, physiology, related pathology and a variety of massage modalities (Bowen therapy, trigger point release, Swedish massage etc.) and other related fields.

Remedial Massage treatment is the manual manipulation of soft tissue; skin, fascia, muscles, tendon and joint through various massage techniques as well as stretching.  It can be gentle or strong, deep or shallow.  When muscles and tendons become damaged or impaired, knotted, tense or immobile, Remedial Massage holistically addresses the whole body. The therapy traces the discomfort as far as possible back to the original cause and addresses both the cause of the disorder as well as the symptoms.  It uses several specialized techniques to locate and address damage and to support and speed up the body’s own repair mechanisms.  Massage treatment may be applied directly or indirectly to the skin.  Lubricant is used when deep tissues techniques are required.  Passive stretching moves and muscles energy technique are also used.

WHAT IS REMEDIAL MASSAGE?

Remedial massage is a holistic treatment for the whole of the body, as well as the area being treated, providing relief through the manual manipulation of soft tissue; skin, fascia, muscles, tendon and joint through various massage techniques as well as stretching.It can be gentle or strong, deep or shallow.

When muscles and tendons become damaged or impaired, knotted, tense or immobile, Remedial Massage holistically addresses the whole body. The therapy traces the discomfort as far as possible back to the original cause and addresses both the cause of the disorder as well as the symptoms.It uses several specialized techniques to locate and address damage and to support and speed up the body’s own repair mechanisms. Massage treatment may be applied directly or indirectly to the skin.Lubricant is used when deep tissues techniques are required.Passive Stretching and Muscles Energy Techniques are also used.

Muscular and skeletal dysfunctions often addressed with Remedial Massage include:

  • Fibrosis                
  • Whiplash               
  • Arthritis
  • Joint restriction     
  • Muscular cramps    
  • Muscular atrophy  
  • Stress & tension
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Sport and dancing injuries (strain and sprain)
  • ...and many more.

Don’t let pain compromise your quality of life; contact me and have your pain relief today.