Remedial (Advance) Massage

Most pain is considered to be myofascial (soft tissue) in origin. Trigger points, (are suggested to be sensitive points in muscles, which may radiate or refer pain to various parts of the body) which may imitate many conditions. Studies have suggested that massage may aid the production of the brain’s chemicals that function as natural painkillers reducing pain and producing a state of mind akin to euphoria.

 

Injury Prevention

Regular, routine massage can help injury prevention in various ways. Firstly, regular massage facilitates ongoing dialogue between patient and therapist to discuss potential problems. It is claimed that regular massage improves the general condition of soft tissues, through enhancing tissue elasticity and pliability. Furthermore, regular massage may help prevent formation of adhesion and improve mobility of scar-tissue.

 

Remedial Massage Techniques

A wide range of hands-on 'Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques' are used to facilitate change to the soft tissue layers, from superficial to deep to help address patients particular needs, such as pain, dysfunction or impairments.

 

In addition to the conventional oil based massage approach and traditional massage techniques used such as Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement being performed by the hands, forearms, knuckles, or elbows, depending on depth of pressure and outcome required. A Remedial Massage treatment also involves a variety of advanced, lotion/oil-free techniques to commonly achieve effective results. The following techniques are combined and selected on the basis of sound clinical reasoning for the patient’s optimal benefit. These may include:

 

• Muscle Energy Technique (MET)

• Soft Tissue Release (STR)

• Fascial Release Technique (FRT)

• Neuro-Muscular Technique (NMT)

• Positional Release Technique (PRT)

• Functional Technique (FT)

 

At the No.1 Pain Relief Clinic we use a combination of manual and mechanical techniques complimented by stretching exercise. This is combined with continual Evidence Based Practice and an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology to achieve optimum effects for pain relief.

 

Prior to a Remedial (Advance) Massage a full assessment and examination will be performed to identify the areas of restriction, see Examination and Assessment for further details. This assists the therapist to assess the whole body to see where the problem areas may have occurred.

 

The treatment plan is based around these findings gathered and any information the patient has given during the initial consultation. Generally a series of sessions are often recommended though this is not always necessary depending on the severity of the problem and how long it has been present. The longer the problem has been present or more severe it is the more work that is likely to be required.

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Click on the links below for more information on:-

• History of Massage

• Benefits and Effects of Massage

• Massage Techniques

• Massage Therapy May Help Buxton Winter Blues

• An Introduction To The Evidence of Massage