Remedial Massage

Remedial massage is the term used to describe the use of appropriate massage techniques to help relieve a range of musculo-skeletal conditions.

Treatment is preceded by a thorough case history and examination to assess the condition.

The treatment itself may consist of a variety of deep tissue and therapeutic massage techniques as well as active, passive and resistive movements and stretches to redress any imbalances that may be contributing to or caused by, the condition.

Where possible, advice will be given on self-treatment that can be administered including beneficial exercises and stretches, where appropriate.

Examples of musculo-skeletal and other conditions that have been found to be helped by remedial massage include:

• Muscle and joint pain - examples : muscle strain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tear, tennis elbow, carpel tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury.
• Torticollis
• Whiplash injury
• Back Pain
• Arthritis
• Sinusitis
• Asthma
• Assistance with rehabilitation and recovery from injury
• Working with disabled persons to help maintain mobility, aiming to achieve greater independence.

 

© Philip Chapple 2004