|
Massage
Therapy/Remedial Massage
Massage Therapy/Remedial massage is one
of the most effective and readily
available ways to prevent and treat
muscle injuries, pain and soreness.
Most pain is myofascial (soft tissue) in
origin. Trigger points (sensitive points in
muscles, which radiate or refer pain to
various parts of the body) can mimic many
conditions. Muscles not only move our
joints, they stabilize them, and they
provide protection for the internal organs,
minor problems with these functions cause
more pain than most people realize. Remedial
massage is based on the fact that soft
tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments and
fascia) responds to touch. Many of our most
common ailments are caused by the muscles in
our neck and head – headache.
Hyper-contraction of the chest muscles
causes much of the pain of angina, trigger
points in the abdominal and trigger points
in those muscles can cause pelvic muscles
cause pain there. Low back pain and sciatic
pain are far more likely to originate in
muscles than in vertebral disc problems.
Although many clients who consult a
registered massage therapist have pain as a
result of specific injuries (whiplash,
falls, sports injuries, etc.), RSI
(repetitive strain injuries) and other
work-related problems, the vast majority
originates in postural (structural)
alignment problems that sometimes go back to
childhood and adolescence.
Many registered massage therapists have
attained additional training, which usually
includes more in-depth study and
qualifications in anatomy and physiology.
This extra knowledge and understanding will
enable the massage therapist to carry out an
assessment and provide appropriate treatment
for a wide variety of conditions. It is
always advisable to consult a doctor before
receiving a massage for specific ailments,
as they may not be related to soft tissue.
Treatment employs massage techniques
designed to treat both deep and superficial
tissues, not dissimilar to those used in
sports massage. Registered massage
therapists use skilled manipulation combined
with in-depth knowledge of anatomy and
physiology to bring about pain relief,
correcting and normalizing the body’s
muscles and soft tissues.
For more information including pricing
and availability please fill
in this form to have us contact you.
|
On-site Chair Massage