REMEDIAL   MASSAGE

LOCAL COFFS HARBOUR MASSAGE SPECIALIST

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 aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. It is useful for a number of problems that affect the muscles, tendons and bones and can address a number of other health problems.

Problems with the muscles can trigger or radiate pain to other parts of the body. Remedial massage aims to trace the original reason for the pain, tackling both the cause of the problem and the symptoms.

Remedial massage can stimulate the blood supply creating joints to be more mobile and assisting in repairing damaged tissues. The therapist will aim to balance the length, tone and tension of muscles and tendons, which restores the correct position of the bones, increases blood flow and lymph, remove blockages, damaged cells, scar tissue and helps heal injuries.

TRIGGER POINT

Trigger Point Therapy is used within remedial massage and is direct pressure is applied to specific points on tender muscle tissue to bring about reduction in muscle tension and pain relief.

Trigger points are found within a tort band of muscle and is formed by muscle stress, muscle overuse, inflammation, trauma, electrolyte imbalances, infections and nerve pain. The size of them can be anywhere between a small pin head to a pea and cause pain over the muscle affected or referred pain (felt in another area of the body). Other trigger points are only felt when the muscle is directly palpated by the therapist.

MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE – M.E.T

M.E.T is a method used with remedial massage which involves active resistance by the client against minimal force applied by the therapist.

This method is not painful and assists in reprogramming neurological patterns of habitual muscle tension or muscle inhibition and weakness; it helps to restore normal muscle function by lengthening. It has also has been shown to repair injured tissue by stimulating the synthesis of new cells.

MYOFACIAL RELEASE

The purpose of Myofascial Release is to break down scar tissue, relax the muscle and myofascial and to restore good posture. It is never be beyond your tolerance and it is important to give feedback to your therapist during the treatment.

Myofascial Release technique is applied directly on the body and uses slow and sometimes deep pressure to restore the proper health of the fascia. It focuses on relaxing the deep tissue, providing lasting and effective relief to the client and patient.