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Remedial / Therapeutic Massage

Remedial/Therapeutic Massage incorporates Massage techniques that have more of a treatment focus – targeting specific areas of tissue dysfunction e.g. Trigger Points, muscular spasm that can cause pain and/or restricted range of movement. 

The benefits of massage for relieving pain and muscle tension are well known.  Recent studies shows that Massage can also be helpful for:

  • Relieving Stress and anxiety (by reducing levels of cortisol - the stress hormone)

  • Encouraging relaxation

  • Improving posture

  • Reduces muscle stiffness 

  • Improving circulation

  • Can help to lower blood pressure

  • Improving sleep

  • Improving Flexibility & Range of Motion

  • Promoting deeper breathing

  • Relieving headaches

  • Improves rehabilitation after injury

  • Strengthening the immune system