Remedial Massage

What is remedial massage?

Remedial massage is a targeted form of massage therapy that focuses on muscles and soft tissues affected by tension, stiffness or discomfort. Rather than following the same routine for everyone, your therapist adapts the treatment to your individual needs and areas of concern.

Depending on your needs, a session may include deeper massage techniques, trigger point pressure, soft tissue work and gentle stretching. The aim is to help ease muscular tension, encourage relaxation and support more comfortable movement.

What can remedial massage help with?

Remedial massage is often chosen when you want focused attention on particular muscles rather than a general relaxation massage. Common reasons for booking include:

• Neck and shoulder tension: Targeted massage may help ease tight muscles associated with desk work, prolonged sitting and everyday activities.
• Back muscle tightness: Focused techniques can address tension and discomfort in the muscles around the upper and lower back.
• Muscle soreness after exercise: Massage may help manage general muscle tension and soreness following training or physical activity.
• Everyday stiffness: Hands-on treatment can help relax muscles that feel tight from repetitive movements or daily routines.
• Persistent muscle tension: A personalised session allows more time to be spent on specific areas of concern rather than treating every part of the body equally.

Remedial massage vs deep tissue massage - what's the difference?

Remedial massage and deep tissue massage share some techniques, but their focus is different. Remedial massage is tailored to your individual areas of tension or discomfort, using a combination of techniques and pressure levels to suit your needs.

Deep tissue massage generally uses slower, firmer pressure to work on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Remedial massage may include deep tissue techniques, but it doesn't always need to be firm or uncomfortable. If your main goal is gentle relaxation rather than targeted muscle work, you might prefer a relaxation massage.

What happens during a remedial massage?

Your treatment begins with a conversation about how you're feeling, where you're experiencing tightness or discomfort and which areas you'd like your therapist to focus on. Let them know about any sensitivities, relevant health concerns or pressure preferences before your massage begins.

Your therapist then tailors the session using techniques suited to your needs. These may include targeted pressure on tight muscles, soft tissue massage, trigger point work or gentle stretching. You can request lighter or firmer pressure at any time, and the treatment can be adjusted throughout your appointment.

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