What Is Remedial Therapy?
Remedial therapy is a multi modality practice that targets specific complaints through the use of several different styles of massage and varying techniques to assist in the treatment of muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body. Remedial treatment should always include a full health screen and assessment and should only be performed by suitably qualified therapists. Remedial treatment can dramatically reduce pain and release tension and pressure build up in clients of all ages and work professions. All remedial treatments are tailored to suit the individual client and no two treatments are the same!
Some of the techniques used in our remedial treatments are:
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Deep tissue massage
- Neuromuscular techniques
- Joint mobilisation
- Swedish massage
- Myofascial release
- Sports Massage
We offer a variety of add on services such as taping, dry needling, lymphatic drainage and TENS machine to optimise and get the most out of your treatment. Check out the other information on our website about these treatment options if you'd like to add on any of these services to your remedial treatment!
Why Remedial Therapy?
If you find that you suffer from a particular pain or injury from a niggly knee, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, a sporting injury from the acute phase through to ongoing long term injury, remedial therapy could be exactly what you need.
Remedial therapy is aimed at allowing the body to move at its optimum level of function and can only be performed by a therapist who is suitably qualified and has a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Through specific muscle testing and consultation, remedial therapy is a proven method of pain management and sometimes immediate relief for a variety of conditions.
What to Expect
So you booked in for your massage? Congratulations! We have compiled a little list of things you can expect from us before, during and after your treatment. We can’t wait to treat you!
The Day Before Your Treatment
You will receive a confirmation text the day prior confirming the date and time of your appointment. All you need to do is confirm Yes to secure your booking. Should you be unable to make your appointment, please refer to our cancellation policy.
The Day Of Your Treatment
There are a few things we generally recommend the day of your treatment:
- Keep hydrated – Water is so important before, during and after treatment. Make sure you try and stay well hydrated prior to your treatment.
- Make sure you’ve eaten or snacked up to an hour beforehand. Your blood pressure changes when you are treated and this can be even more adversely affected if you haven’t eaten so feel free to eat and snack up to an hour before your treatment.
- Try to avoid drinking too much caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and may not react well with your treatment. Don’t drink alcohol!
- Wear loose fitting and comfy clothes. We won’t ever ask you to unclothe past what you are comfortable with.
- We will talk with you first about the notes made on your treatment paperwork to see how we can help you best. This screening tool helps us to get to know you, why you’ve come to see us and how we can tailor our services to give you the results you are looking for.
The Days After Your Treatment
One of our therapists will be in touch on text message or with a courtesy call to see how you are feeling.
If you have received a remedial treatment, you can expect to feel muscle soreness from your treatment, very similar to the muscle soreness you get when you exercise. Toxins are released when performing trigger point therapy and can contribute to this muscle soreness you may experience.
Ensure that you continue to drink plenty of water!
You may feel lethargic and honestly a little worse for wear! This is totally normal but if you are concerned, always contact your therapist to discuss. Part of your treatment is releasing toxins from the muscles and this can contribute to this unpleasant feeling. Don’t worry, it will pass!