REMEDIAL MASSAGE

Remedial massage is the application of different techniques in the treatment of muscular pain and dysfunction that affect human movement.It is a form of treatment that is applied in the preventative, corrective and rehabilitative phases of treatment. Remedial Massage is concerned with the restoration and maintenance of the soft tissue structures of the body.

What do Remedial Therapists Do?
Treatment techniques include:

- Soft tissue manipulation
- Deep tissue therapy
- Thermal therapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Myofascial release techniques
- Stretching exercises

Common Conditions seen by Remedial Therapists:

- Sporting injuries
- Work Injuries
- Motor Vehicle Injuries
- Muscle and joint stiffness
- Stress
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Sprains and strains
- Headaches

The treatment provided by a Remedial Massage Therapist can be complimentary to that provided by other allied health practitioners (e.g. Physiotherapist, Podiatrist or Osteopath) and may be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment.