What is remedial massage?

How does remedial massage work?

Remedial Massage Therapists are trained to assess your body, observe over time and design individual treatment plans. It is more than just a feel-good massage. Remedial Massage Therapists use specific techniques to address each individual’s injury, postural or joint issues to improve circulation, reduce pain and bring a sense of general well-being.

Remedial massage is the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues to assist in rehabilitation and pain management. It’s performed to create favourable conditions for the body to return to normal health after injury and is defined by the premise that the treatment can reasonably reverse specific physical effects a patient may be presenting.

How can remedial massage help me?

Remedial Massage is designed to balance muscle length, tension and tone. Promoting the return to normal joint/capsular/bone position, increasing the flow of blood and lymph, particularly in the injured areas. Thus, removing blockages, damaged cells, scar tissue and adhesions resulting from the injury.

A Remedial Therapist must know the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to determine where to treat patients. Their services must be based on the best practice principles and before any remedial massage treatment begins a thorough patient consultation and assessment is to be performed to ascertain the patient’s current health status. The therapist can then apply the relevant and appropriate treatment.

Is this the type of massage suited to you? Or still not sure… email me to discuss.