Remedial massage is a holistic approach to treating injuries and conditions such as frozen shoulder, neck pain or backache. Your remedial massage Adelaide therapist will begin the session by discussing your health history and looking at posture, range of motion and muscle strength.
Relieves pain
Remedial massage helps break up knots and increase circulation to relieve an injury or chronic issues’ associated pain while simultaneously stimulating endorphin production as natural painkillers by the body.
Studies have demonstrated how prolonged stress can weaken our immune systems, leaving us more susceptible to infections and disease. Remedial massage Adelaide therapy has been found to increase natural killer cells, enhance lymphatic drainage, and boost white blood cell counts, helping strengthen our defences against infections and disease.
Remedial massage not only relieves pain, but it can also promote an overall sense of wellness by decreasing stress levels and relaxing your body.
Relieves stress
Remedial massage goes beyond an enjoyable ‘feel good’ treatment, using techniques specifically targeted to identify and address specific injuries or structural imbalances of the body. Remedial massage therapists have expertise in conducting assessments that provide an in-depth view of health and fitness to formulate an individualised treatment plan to address each client’s unique health needs.
Regular remedial massage can help increase blood flow to tight muscles, loosen joints and enhance circulation while flushing out lactic acid build-up and lowering blood pressure.
Stress is an integral part of life, but too much of it can have serious physical repercussions, including headaches, neck pain and high blood pressure. Remedial massage has been proven to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system to relax the body and alleviate stress, leading to improved sleep and overall well-being.
Improves circulation
Remedial massage enhances circulation by increasing soft tissue temperature and breaking down adhesions, thus increasing the elasticity of soft tissues and permitting more flexible movement by muscles.
Poor circulation causes pain, swelling, and fatigue and can contribute to heart disease or digestive disorders. Remedial massage Adelaide helps increase blood flow to affected areas, strengthening immunity and speeding up natural healing processes.
Massage also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” part of your autonomic nervous system). It activates relaxation responses such as lower blood pressure, slower heart rate and cortisol levels while increasing blood flow to muscles for detoxification. Remedial massage therapy has assisted with numerous health disorders and conditions related to muscles, tendons and bones, including sore backs, sports injuries and whiplash cases.
Improves posture
Posture is a crucial determinant of how our bodies balance themselves, with tight muscles being one common source. Remedial massage therapy targets those muscles that impact our posture to release tension, helping the body return to its natural alignment.
Your remedial massage therapist will ask questions about your health, lifestyle, pain levels, and other factors contributing to posture issues. They may also observe your movements to understand your use of particular body parts.
Bad posture can be hard to shake. To break it, however, make a concerted effort through massage therapy, stretching exercises, and lifestyle changes such as making positive lifestyle adjustments that support improved posture. Doing this will help make you healthier and happier overall; the more work goes into improving it, the greater its rewards will become apparent.
Relieves Headaches and Migraines
Remedial massage relieves both tension-type headaches (which usually produce a general feeling of pressure across the head or forehead) and migraine headaches. It does this by releasing overly tight head, neck and shoulder muscles through trigger point therapy (applying pressure to those sensitive, sore areas of the muscle sometimes described as knots) and stretching techniques.
Remedial Massage also realigns joints to their correct positions, improving movement and reducing pain. It helps with poor posture by easing stiff muscles in the back and shoulders, which often contribute to neck and headache pain.
Remedial Massage involves assessment, diagnosis and treatment of injuries or disorders of muscles, ligaments and tendons. It combines remedial and deep tissue massage techniques with trigger point therapy.