10 Ways Remedial Massage is Important For Health

What is Remedial Massage?

Remedial massage is a type of massage that intends to target specific issues by treating muscles that are injured, knotted, tense, or locked up. Remedial massage is used to identify and repair damaged areas of the body and accelerate the healing process of the body, or target and relieve the root of a problem. It is useful for a number of problems with muscles and joints, alleviating pain, and rehabilitating injuries, among others. 

Furthermore, remedial massage is not general, it is a type of massage administered with a specific aim in mind; to solve an issue. This may be done over several sessions, allowing the therapist to monitor the patient’s condition and record any improvements, concerns, or regression. This allows the treatment to be tailored to the patient’s specific needs, increasing the likelihood of a successful recovery.

Problems with muscles can potentially trigger or radiate pain to other parts of the body. City physio remedial massage seeks to find the source of pain, addressing both the cause and the symptoms. An evaluation of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and posture is the initial step in remedial massage. The therapist will give a targeted massage of the area once they have figured out what is causing the injury, ailment, or pain.

Remedial massage is also often used as a way to upkeep good physical health in athletes and generally active people. Investing in it regularly is a great way to avoid the build-up of pain and soreness as a result of physical activity.

What Happens During a Remedial Massage Treatment?

A remedial massage session at City Physiotherapy will begin by talking to you about your lifestyle and asking you about any issues you’ve been having with your muscles, joints, or general wellbeing. City physio’s remedial massage therapist will then perform an assessment of your whole body to determine what your problem areas are, or what may be causing the problems you illustrated in your conversation. 

You will then be directed to the massage table and be asked to undress appropriately and be covered with towels for privacy and to keep you warm during your treatment. During the massage, the therapist will use cream to assist in the smooth application of pressure. The pressure may vary depending on what is best for treating a specific issue, whether strong and deep or gentle and shallow.

The therapist will use a number of different techniques to best target the particular problem plaguing you. They might also stretch muscles related to your issue.

Remedial massage is also often used as a way to upkeep good physical health in athletes and generally active people. Investing in it regularly is a great way to avoid the build-up of pain and soreness as a result of physical activity.

10 Ways Remedial Massage Is Important For Health

1. Getting rid of neck, shoulder, and low back pain

Muscular pain can have various causes, from issues in posture, to acute injury to the muscles, to pain radiating from issues in other muscles. Neck pain, shoulder pain and low back pain are the most common issues we see when patients come to us looking for help. However, remedial massage can target the cause of any type of pain, including chronic pain

2. Helps to heal injuries

Remedial massage increases the body’s natural healing response. The lymphatic system and circulation are stimulated which increases the drainage of waste products and the increase of nutrients and oxygen, which increases the rate of healing. Other factors that may be impeding recovery by putting undue stress on an injury will be taken care of as well.

3. Addresses the root cause of headaches

Headaches can often have a root cause in tight neck or shoulder muscles. Remedial massage will deeply penetrate these muscles to work out tightness and trigger points that may be at fault for your headaches, and hopefully get rid of them.

4. Increases Circulation

Remedial massages improve your circulation. The stimulation of your blood supply allows toxins in your muscles to be removed. This reduces fatigue, helps repair damaged muscle, and releases restrictions in the muscles.

5. Chronic pain

Chronic pain can be horrible, some people have no relief for long periods of time. Chronic pain has various causes, however, it is often worsened by muscle tightness and stress. Remedial massage decreases these two things which can help fix chronic pain.

6. Reduces stress

During remedial massage, cortisol levels (the stress hormone) drop by up to 31%. Decreased amounts of stress have a number of benefits, including an improvement in sleep quality, reduced blood pressure and heart rate, and relaxation, which helps you handle life better. Read more about how remedial massage can reduce stress.

7. Good for mental health

During remedial massage serotonin levels increase by 28% and dopamine levels increase by 31%. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, happiness, and wellbeing. 

Dopamine, as our pleasure hormone, helps us stay motivated by rewarding us with feel-good emotions. Both hormones are important for reducing anxiety and depression and overall wellbeing. This shows that remedial massage is an effective mental health tool!

8. Increase flexibility and mobility

Remedial massage decreases tightness and therefore increases the length of muscles. This removes restrictions caused by tightness and increases the flexibility of muscles and mobility of joints.

9. Reduces the symptoms of Arthritis

Arthritis can be debilitating, causing pain and impeding the ability to move. Studies show that people with arthritis-related pain may benefit from remedial massage because it relieves pain. Massage may also help to improve the mobility of joints and muscles affected by arthritis.

10. Fatigue

Fatigue is usually caused by a lack of quality or duration of sleep. Remedial massage reduces pain and stress that might interrupt your sleep. It also helps with stress and depression which may be causing low energy.

City Physiotherapy’s remedial massage service has provided benefits to thousands of happy clients. Use the book online button below for an appointment.

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