There are varying types of massage that are offered in clinic, remedial massage and sports massage being the most commonly used. Patients frequently ask for massage to aid relaxation, for example neck and shoulder massage for office workers to reduce muscular tension – these are common “maintenance appointments” per month in clinic. Sports Massage is a technique; albeit not limited to, used for recreational and competitive athletes and is a more vigorous and deep tissue massage.
Massage is reported to support patients with:
- Postural chronic pain
- Sports Injuries and pre-post event massages
- Stress and anxiety including headaches and general tension
- Muscle trauma and tendonitis conditions
The benefits of massage include:
- Improve circulation & lymphatic flow
- Assist in the removal of metabolic waste
- Sedate or stimulate nerve endings
- Increase or decrease muscle tone
- Increase or decrease muscle length
- Remodel scar tissue when required
- Assist in overall relaxation when required
Massage may include the use of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM).
