A Yates remedial massage can help a variety of health conditions. It can relieve muscle tightness, stimulate blood flow and assist in the healing of injuries.
Shatequa Caldwell recently graduated from SU’s Wellness and Massage Therapy degree program. She is an intuitive, nurturing and fully qualified therapist offering relaxation and remedial Massage.
Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage is a specific type that aims to address underlying issues with muscle balance, joint mobility and tissue repair. It treats injuries, chronic pain and general body aches caused by lifestyle, work and sports-related stresses or injuries. It uses techniques such as trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, myofascial release and muscle stripping. Remedial Massage is firmer than relaxation massage and can sometimes cause slight discomfort. However, your remedial massage therapist will assess your pain tolerance and only apply pressure to the tolerable level.
Remedial Massage has been shown to reduce muscle spasms and improve joint mobility, helping restore movement and alleviate pain. It also stimulates the lymphatic system to enhance the elimination of waste products and toxins, which assists with general detoxification and aids in healing. Massage can help with various conditions such as back and neck problems, shoulder pain, sciatica, whiplash, muscular atrophy, fibromyalgia, arthritis and frozen shoulder.
The therapist will use different techniques to locate and repair damaged tissues, which involves deep penetration of the muscles associated with the problem. As a result, there will be some swelling in the affected area, which will usually subside shortly. Remedial Massage is suitable for most people, including athletes, office workers and anyone who suffers from chronic muscle stress or injury. However, if you have an active infection or suspected DVT (deep vein thrombosis), avoiding Massage until these conditions are resolved is best.
As well as relieving pain and promoting healing, Yates remedial massage can boost your immunity and encourage the production of mood-enhancing hormones such as serotonin. In addition, it can decrease cortisol levels (stress hormones), which will ultimately help to combat disease and promote a healthier, happier body. The calming effect of remedial Massage can also improve sleep patterns, which is essential for maintaining good health. As the therapist releases tension and anxiety, the body is better able to produce melatonin, a chemical that promotes restful sleep.
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation massage is a therapeutic, soothing massage using flowing strokes and kneading performed at your chosen pressure. This type of Massage is an excellent way to de-stress and calm your body and mind after a busy week/month/year. It helps to increase circulation, release tight muscles and improve your range of motion. It can also help alleviate stress and fatigue and assist in the healing process of injuries.
Our therapists are fully qualified in remedial massage therapy. They use assessment techniques and tests to find the areas of your body that need the most attention. They focus on the site of pain and postural dysfunction and use different methods to locate, repair and rebalance the affected muscles and tendons.
Remedial Massage can treat various injuries and illnesses, including sporting and dance injuries, muscle cramps, whiplash, frozen shoulder and fibromyalgia. It can also assist in the healing of wounds, reducing inflammation and releasing trapped nerves. It can improve posture, reduce tension and anxiety, and decrease depression and sleep disorders.
Dalton is passionate about helping people understand their health and wellness, so he takes pride in his work at Pottsville Physio. He is particularly interested in treating clients with musculoskeletal injuries and draws on his extensive knowledge of rehabilitative exercise to support his clients.
Physiotherapy
Remedial Massage is similar to a day spa massage but with the added therapeutic benefit of treating injuries and pain and using deep tissue massage, stretching and trigger point therapy—remedial massage targets specific areas of pain and tension. The treatments can help alleviate pain from sprains and strains and more serious issues such as sciatica, whiplash, myofascial pain syndrome (trigger points), chronic headaches, neck and shoulder pain and tight hips.