What is Remedial Massage?
Remedial massage is used to treat muscular and joint related problems. It is different from “holistic” or general massage because it is aimed at treating specific physical problems and is direct and precise. Massage used in this way can be an effective way of treating pain, stiffness and poor mobility. It can help to bring about lasting improvement to many physical problems.
What Can Remedial Massage Help?
Remedial massage can be used to help with a wide range of conditions including:
It can be used to help recovery from injuries. It can also help with longstanding complaints such as some forms of arthritis. Treatments are generally found to be relaxing and pain free. Remedial massage can be used effectively to treat young and old.
What is included in a treatment?
A session would start with a discussion of the nature of the complaint and its history. An assessment would be made to reveal the muscle groups which would require attention. This would include some gentle tests of the muscles and joints.The massage treatment would then be centred around the affected area. It would include a variety of massage techniques, gentle stretches and mobilising movements. After the treatment, advice on suitable exercises which would help the complaint would be given, together with any other suitable self-help suggestions.
How Many Treatments Are Required?
Good progress can often be made in just a few sessions. However this will depend on the particular problem and some estimate of the number of sessions can be given at the first meeting.