WHAT IS REMEDIAL MASSAGE?
The primary aim of remedial massage is to identify and treat the source of a disorder, not only the accompanying symptoms.
Remedial massage is the massage and manipulation of the soft tissue of the body such as muscles, ligaments and tendons which can become damaged or impaired, knotted, tense or immobile. Various massage movements are used to promote circulation, increase blood supply and break down fibrous areas which may have formed in muscle, thereby alleviating pain and discomfort and encouraging the body's own repair mechanisms. The targeted muscles associated with the disorder are deeply penetrated through massage and passive stretching techniques are also employed. This healing treatment may be gentle or strong, deep or shallow.

WHAT CONDITIONS ARE COMMONLY TREATED WITH REMEDIAL MASSAGE?
Remedial massage is a useful tool in the treatment of ailments such as sprains, muscle strain and soft tissue injuries. It generally assists in relieving lower back pain, headaches, joint pain, and shoulder problems.
Muscular and skeletal dysfunctions often addressed with remedial massage include Fibrositis, Spondylitis, Arthritis, frozen shoulder, muscular cramps, Whiplash, muscular atrophy, sports and dancing injuries.

THE BENEFITS OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE
In encouraging the natural healing processes of the human body, some of the short term effects of remedial massage are:

Improved circulation
Pain reduction
Reduction of swelling and inflammation
Relief of stress and tension (both of which are known to hinder the healing process)
Increased muscle tone

There are also several long term benefits of this form of treatment which include:
Improved circulation, encouraging the removal of toxins from the muscles
Calming of the peripheral nervous system to ease pain and discomfort
Improved joint mobility
A balance of the muscles and joints leading to improved health
The breakdown of scar or fibrous tissue and the restoration of elasticity to the joints
Stress relief