Remedial Massage

  
Remedial is a treatment-based massage, that is focussed on relieving muscle pain and tension, and restoring function and movement. Before the first massage our therapists will discuss your symptoms and pain levels to identify any trouble areas, then tailor a treatment plan for specifically for you.

At Jindalee Massage we work with you to trace the discomfort or pain back to the original cause, and will use a variety of specialised techniques including those listed below, to support and speed up the body's own repair mechanisms. 

Conditions such as sciatica or chronic lower back pain, stiff necks, tension headaches, plantar fasciitis, shoulder restrictions, sports injuries and many more complaints can be eased with a remedial treatment. 

 Deep tissue massage uses firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles).   It's used to stretch and lengthen your muscles and break down muscle "knots" or adhesions that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limit range of motion, and cause inflammation. Deep tissue is very beneficial for chronic pain.

This technique works with the fascia, or connective tissue, that surrounds your muscles (myo  just means muscles!). Fascia is the a web of tissue that runs from the top of your head down to the bottom of your toes, and envelops the entire body. Myofascial release works with this tissue by applying gentle, slow sustained pressure to restricted areas, which allows the myofascia to soften, increases circulation and  reduces pain. 

 A trigger point is a tight, irritated area within muscle tissue that causes pain in that muscle and referred pain in other parts of the body. A trigger point in the shoulder, for example, may produce referral pain in the neck, or could be responsible for your headache. People often describe trigger point pressure as  "good pain"! It produces very therapeutic relief in painful areas of the body.

IASTM uses an instrument, usually stainless steel with a bevelled edge, as a myofascial intervention for soft tissue treatment. The instrument breaks down fascial restrictions and scar tissue. This microtrauma causes a local inflammatory response which then in turn facilitates healing and remodelling of affected soft tissue structures.  IASTM is a great tool for treating conditions such as epicondylitis, rotator cuff tendinitis, myofascial pain and restrictions, musculoskeletal imbalances and much more. Studies have shown improvements in range of motion, strength and pain perception following treatment using IASTM.  If you would like to see if IASTM can help you,  book in with Jess, who  implements this technique using RockBlades. 

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 During your massage, your therapist will usually use some passive stretching to improve the effects of the massage. Stretching will further help the muscles to lengthen, and then stay relaxed. Our therapists will also give you some relevant stretches to do at home to help make the benefits of your massage last longer, and to improve posture or muscular imbalances in the body. Stretching increases your circulation, and  is also a great way to boost energy!