What is Remedial Massage?

Remedial Massage isn't a familiar term for a lot of people seeking a therapy. It is however very similar to other styles of massage. The term 'remedial' means - to make better, and while it shares many similarities to Sports Massage and Swedish Massage, Remedial Massage is designed to treat a wider range of issues.

Remedial Massage is used for both muscular and skeletal problems as well as benefiting the circulatory, digestive and respiratory systems. It also aids the body’s healing and repair processes, restoring structural balance and preventing a recurrence of the problem.

Not only can Remedial Massage help to heal an injury, but it is also extremely useful in preventing the injury from occurring in the first place. This is done by using specialised massage techniques to manipulate the soft tissues of the body.

Remedial Massage can be used to help with an enormous range of complaints and conditions such as back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain and IBS. It can also help to prevent intrusive surgery and long term medication. Also, in a general sense, the processes of massage are known to relieve stress and tension. Reducing stress and tension can also promote a better quality of sleep, and good sleep is important to the healing process.

A typical treatment will consist of a consultation and examination. From there, the massage session usually takes around 30-40 minutes depending on the nature of the problem and you as an individual. This will usually be followed by a series or movements or manipulations to help stretch your muscles and return them to full health. There may also be a discussion about simple changes you could make to improve your diet, sleep and posture, as well as activities to try help you get better, and prevent any further problems in the future.

There are many many things that Remedial and Sports massage can treat and each person will likely have a different recovery time. When you first come to have treatment there will be a discussion about the likely time span of your treatment plan and continually re-evaluate as the treatment progresses. In my clinic there is also the possibility of using other therapies alongside remedial massage including acupuncture, cupping and stretches.

Importantly, your recovery time can be reduced by following simple

lifesyle advice and by us working together to provide your body with the best environment for recovery outside of the treatment room. This is an extremely important part of the process as the treatment it self provides the basis for recovery, however the recovery itself will occur between appointments.