Service Description

Remedial Massage 治疗性按摩简介 1. What is Remedial Massage? Remedial message is an outcome-driven clinical approach to restore normal function of the musculoskeletal system and to reduce pain. It is a targeted therapeutic treatment aiming to treat specific musculoskeletal issues, such as pain, injuries, and structural imbalances. 2. What care would you receive in a Remedial Massage session? In a Remedial Massage session, the therapist will trace the causes of your pain through your injury or surgery history or explore life stressors in order to identify the ultimate cause of the pain. It aims to relieve the limited range of motion in the structure and to activate the mobility of certain inactive muscles so that the musculoskeletal system gets realigned and rebalanced. 3. How does the therapist know exactly what my issues are? A Remedial Massage session includes a thorough assessment of the whole musculoskeletal structure, posture observation, and range-of-motion test. More importantly, a therapist with years of clinical experience has developed sharp intuitive palpation that informs her of the underlying causes of your problems. 4. What are Remedial Massage techniques? In Remedial Massage, the therapist uses a variety of specialized manual techniques on soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. 1) Deep tissue techniques: The therapist applies firm pressure to reach deeper layers of muscle tissue to release thickened tissues and break down scar tissue. 2) Trigger point therapy: The therapist focuses pressure on specific "knots" or sensitive spots within muscles that can cause pain in other parts of the body. 3) Myofascial release: The therapist uses gentle, sustained pressure and stretching to release restrictions in the fascia and tendons. 4) Stretching and joint mobilization: The therapists incorporate gentle stretches with passive movements to improve flexibility, range of motion, and reduce stiffness in joint movements. 5) Extra techniques: Therapists may also incorporate techniques like cupping, dry needling, or thermotherapy (hot/cold therapy). 5. What issues can benefit from Remedial Massage? The following issues can benefit from a Remedial Massage treatment: Chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain Sports and other injuries Muscle spasms and tightness Headaches and migraines (especially tension-related) Postural imbalances Arthritis pain and sciatica Fibromyalgia symptoms