Why Should You Get Regular Remedial Massages?

What is Remedial Massage?

Remedial massage is hands-on therapy that treats muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile through targeted massage. Remedial massage is used to speed up the body’s own healing process, locating and repairing different damaged areas of the body. The pressure applied in this massage treatment can either be strong and deep, or gentle and shallow, depending on the problem.  

Remedial massage can address a host of issues within the body, whether it affects muscles, tendons, bones or a number of other health problems. Problems within the muscles can trigger or radiate pain to other parts of the body. Remedial massage aims to target the original reason for the pain, addressing both the root of the problem and the symptoms.

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.

Who is Remedial Massage for?

Remedial massage can be used to help people with:

• neck, shoulder or back pain
• preventing injuries
• headaches
• sports or other injuries
• arthritis
• chronic pain
• fatigue
• anxiety or depression
• to treat the side effects of cancer, such as lymphoedema
• to manage the side effects of diabetes
• to help with addiction rehabilitation

What are the benefits of Remedial Massage?

The benefits of massage are not a secret. For centuries the soothing techniques of massage have been used for relieving stress and improving general relaxation. But remedial massage also has many physiological benefits, including increased fitness levels and faster recovery from sports injuries and sprains. 

Remedial massage helps you by improving your circulation. By stimulation of your blood supply, remedial massage allows acidic byproducts to be dissolved more readily into the bloodstream and then removed through excretion. Relaxing your muscles improves joint mobility. Massage also decreases your body’s cortisol levels decreasing stress and helping to improve sleep, decrease your blood pressure and your heart rate.

Remedial massage can improve your overall flexibility through the lengthening of your muscles. Easing and stabilising the muscles can improve problems such as headaches, abdominal pain, low back pain and sciatic pain. It can also encourage lower respiratory rate and blood pressure readings and an increase in your range of movement. Some health problems that are often treated with remedial massage include sporting and dance injuries, muscle cramps, whiplash, fibromyalgia, muscular atrophy, fibrositis, spondylitis, arthritis and frozen shoulder.

What does a remedial massage involve?

Before the massage begins, our therapist will talk to you about your health and lifestyle.  You will not only receive remedial massage therapy, as part of your treatment session you and the therapist can discuss how you are feeling, how they can help you and what will be the best way to get back to your sport, training and other activities, working back in the office or simply to feel the relief of all your built-up muscle tension. 

They will ask you to lie on a table or couch and will cover you with towels to protect your privacy and to keep you warm. 

Our therapist will use a number of different techniques to locate and repair damaged areas of the body. They will deeply penetrate muscles associated with the problem. They might also stretch different parts of the body. 

Finding a Physiotherapist near me?

If you are seeking a ‘remedial massage near me’ – then look no further. City Physiotherapy is conveniently located near you in the Adelaide CBD on King William Street. Our experienced staff and long standing reputation make our clinic one of the best physiotherapy providers in Adelaide. City Physiotherapy’s remedial massage services have provided relief to many happy clients, decreasing their physical and mental pain to improve their health and wellbeing. 

COVID-19

Come and see your physio in a COVID safe workplace, we are open and have an updated COVID and hygiene safety policy! We know the stress you may be feeling in these complex times, but whether it’s an injury, difficulty sleeping, annoying niggles or just space to breathe from your home-turned-office; it’s important that you see someone that cares about you, knows your past history, and individual preferences. Remedial therapy provides immediate relief, as well as preventing future injuries. 

The health of you, our staff at City Physiotherapy and our community is paramount. We want to ensure your safety, and stop the spread; we are committed to helping you throughout these difficult times. We have implemented a number of safety measures at our clinic for your safety and wellbeing. 

Invest in your better self. City Physiotherapy is here to help you, keeping you pain-free and moving well so you can continue to do the things you love without pain and stiffness. Our massage treatments are claimable on your private health insurance. Conveniently located in the Adelaide CBD, City Physiotherapy offers half and full hour remedial massage therapy treatments.

Contact us for an appointment with our highly experienced and qualified remedial massage therapist at our King William Street clinic. Find the best physio near Adelaide CBD, City Physiotherapy.

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