Remedial massage is the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist rehabilitation, pain and injury management. Your remedial massage therapist will assess where you need treatment and what may be causing your pain.

Conditions such as sciatica, carpal tunnel, stiff necks, headaches, and sports injuries can be eased with a remedial treatment.

The techniques used in remedial massage can include the following:

• Kneading - e.g. thumb kneading and palm kneading. The pressure used varies according to the purpose of the massage and the type of tissues under treatment.
• Myofascial release - a manual technique for stretching fascia. Fascia is located between the skin and the underlying structure of muscle and bone. The fascia is connective tissue that covers and connects the muscles, organs, and skeletal structures in our body. Injuries, stress, trauma and poor posture can cause restriction to fascia , and the goal of myofascial release is to release fascia restriction and restore its tissue.
• Longitudinal gliding is a basic but effective massage technique administered in the direction of the blood flow. It aids the fluid dispersion from the injury site, and thus helps reduce inflammation and swelling. It is also very useful in relaxing tight muscles.
• Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Trigger points are active centres of muscular hyperactivity, which often cross-over with acupuncture points. You will also find that your muscular "knots" are commonly trigger points.