From nagging neck pain to aching muscles, posture problems to sports injury, remedial massage therapy targets just about any discomfort emanating from your muscles or soft tissues. The good news is that there are ways to ease the pain. And you can relax while your trained remedial massage therapist identifies the problem areas and works it all out for you.
What is Remedial Massage?
Remedial massage is a targeted method of rehabilitative and restorative treatment for aches, chronic pains, tension, discomfort and knots. What makes remedial massage therapy different to other types of massage treatments is that it specifically targets problem areas brought on by any kind of activity.
As a start, to understand the source of your discomfort, a remedial massage therapist will begin with a thorough assessment to establish where damage has occurred, and then target those specific problem areas with a customised treatment plan. The treatment may be specific to an acute area of the body or a more general full-body session to release, restore and relax the body.You’re in Good Hands
Based on their specialised knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, a remedial massage therapist is trained, understands your body, and uses specific techniques to heal your body safely. During your session, your therapist will check on comfort and pressure. Remedial massage is often done over a few sessions with a goal in mind to track progress and recovery.
How does Remedial Massage work?
Remedial massage uses a range of focussed techniques – including deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and stretching — to help release anything from chronic tight or dysfunctional muscles to excess fluid in soft tissues. A therapist uses oils, creams or balms, and applies treatment with hands, fingers, elbows, forearm, or feet. Targeted tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system.
While traditionally considered an indulgence, massage therapy is now regarded as a credible treatment for many kinds of pain relief.Benefits of Remedial Massage
Remedial massage helps to treat a number of health issues ranging from sports and dance injuries, sciatica, and muscle cramps to whiplash, arthritis and frozen shoulder, and has particular success with long-lasting soft tissue complaints, from chronic back and neck tension, to speeding up repair of soft tissue injuries.
Remedial massage benefits include stimulating the blood supply and improving overall circulation, helping repair damaged tissues, joint mobility and increasing flexibility. Additional benefits also include relaxed muscles and connective tissue, improved recovery time from injury, and reduced stress. Although remedial massage is not designed to intentionally relax you – because the goal is to fix a mechanical problem – this targeted type of treatment can result in all-round health improvement including improved mobility, better sleep, and increased performance levels and vitality.
Bondi Junction Massage & Float Centre is a restorative and remedial oasis of calm and wellbeing in the heart of Sydney’s eastern suburbs, treating thousands of clients since 1985. To find out more about our float + massage combo package make contact today, or book now.
