Remedial massage is the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist in rehabilitation, pain and injury management. It is helpful for overused and tight muscles, post-injury or post-surgery and for repetitive strain issues. Remedial massage improves flexibility and joint mobility and reduces pain.

 

Remedial massage is beneficial for conditions like:

Headaches, neck pain, whiplash, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, back pain, sciatica, knee problems, ankle or wrist problems as well as general muscle tightness and joint aches. It also reduces depression, anxiety and is helpful for Arthritis, CFS etc.

Regular Massages will benefit your body and mind, keeping your muscles healthy and fit, preventing and reducing effects of potential injuries.

 

I mix my Remedial Massage with Relaxation and Lomi Lomi techniques addressing each problem area with different techniques and tools like Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion etc in order to optimize the result.

 

Some specific remedial techniques I offer are:

 

Trigger Points - hyperirritable spots in the muscle tissue that can cause pain even in other areas of the body. For example, a trigger point in the trapezious in the shoulder region can cause headaches. By working on these points they are released and the pain subsides.

 

Lymphatic Drainage - a unique and gentle skin massage technique that stimulates stagnant lymph flow, releasing toxins and waste

and bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, aiding the regeneration of the cells and boosting the immune system. It is also detoxing and is very beneficial for swelling after an injury, lymphoedema, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia, and stress.

 

Myofascial Release - works on the fascia, which is a separate structure that lies between the skin and muscle tissue. The fascia can  stay tight and contracted even during a massage unless this special technique is used. MFR is especially helpful in chronic muscle tightness and pain.

 

MET stretches - a form of a manual therapy which uses a muscle’s own energy in the form of gentle isometric contractions to relax  and lengthen the muscle, releasing tightness. Compared to static stretching, which is a passive technique in which the therapist does  all the work, MET is an active technique in which the patient is also an active participant.