Remedial massage
A specifically assessed massage treatment using a variety of specialised massage and mobilisation techniques to address specific problems in specific areas of the body. By assessing each case the practitioner is able to devise a programme of treatment that will improve the condition of the tissue in specific areas in order to enable normal function to return.
In remedial massage the practitioner works primarily with both the connective and muscle tissue to bring about improvement by:
- breaking down adhesions and scar tissue that can form between various structures of the body following injury or long periods of tension or dysfunction which can be brought about by postural, work and lifestyle issues
- lengthening muscle tissue that has become shortened
- restoring elasticity to muscle membranes (fascia) that have become thickened and unresponsive
- restoring tone to muscles in cases of muscle wasting (atrophy)
- breaking down the formation of metabolic waste.
This type of massage also has positive effects on the other systems of the body including:
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