What type of Massage is best for you?

We have listed the different types of Massage and their intended purpose, to help you decide what is best for your needs.

Relaxation/Swedish Massage

This is a more ‘Flowing’ type of massage to incorporate a general sense of full body relaxation. It works on the superficial muscles of the body promoting heat/warmth, increases blood circulation, range of movement and relieves some muscular tension. Often relaxation massage is found in spa retreats and other relaxation facilities however your local remedial therapist can provide you with this service also.

Why should you book a relaxation massage?

• Help with stress and anxiety
• Enhance general sense of relaxation
• Improve recovery and reduce tension post sporting event
• Improve sleep quality

Deep Tissue Massage

This is a combination of relaxation massage techniques coupled with a more detailed approach to addressing specific body areas such as Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial release. Deep Tissue Massage gets into the deeper layers of muscles and tendons to release tightness that has occurred from repeated use.

Why should you book a deep tissue massage?

• Relieve muscle soreness/tightness
• Reduce tension as a result of repeated physical activity and work-related muscle stress.
  Think of this as ‘body maintenance’.
• Release trigger points
• Improve range of motion
• Reduce pain

Sports Massage

Sports massages are like deep tissue massages, but they focus on muscles that take a beating when you play sports or do other forms of repetitive physical activity. Sports Massage is the application of massage techniques to enhance mechanical performance. This treatment is effective pre-event, post-event, during competition, throughout training & conditioning and during restoration & rehabilitation (for chronic and acute problems of the athlete).

Why should you book a Sports Massage?

• Help remain injury free during performance
• Train without discomfort in the training and conditioning periods
• Enhance recovery after performance/event
• Reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
• Increase flexibility

Remedial Massage

Remedial massage aims to find the original reason for the pain, tackling both the cause of the problems and the symptoms. The therapist performs a pre and post body assessment on the client to determine the issue, and then performs a specific massage tailored to the client’s needs.

Remedial massage can stimulate the blood supply, make joints more mobile and help to repair damaged tissues. The therapist will aim to balance the length, tone and tension of muscles and tendons.

Remedial massage is the combination of relaxation, deep tissue and sports massage as well as incorporating joint loosening and stretching to leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle your everyday tasks with ease.

Why should you book a remedial massage?

• Sciatic pain relief
• Chronic pain
• Arthritis
• Prevent injuries
• Headaches/migraines
• Postural imbalance causing discomfort
• Shoulder impingement relief
• Plantar fasciitis relief
• Neck, shoulder, and back pain
• RSI relief (tennis/golfers’ elbow)
• TMJ (jaw / face pain)
• Tight muscles causing discomfort
• Anxiety/stress/depression

Massage has many benefits for us mentally and physically and can be an excellent tool to help maintain a pain free, mobile body which improves everyday functioning, performance and overall quality of life.

If you have any further questions about your specific condition or want to improve your self care, please don't hesitate to contact our gorgeous admin team and they will be able to book you in for an appointment. Alternatively, feel free to jump onto our website as you can book in online at a time that suits.