Both Sport and remedial massage and Swedish massage may help to:



Remedial massage therapy simply means using manual therapy techniques to try to "remedy" a problem. To offer a remedy I aim to do more than just relieve pain. I use a range of techniques including Soft tissue release, Neuro muscular release, Muscle energy techniques, muscle length and function tests to help remedy the problem. I also try to help you understand how the problem came about and how it can be avoided in the future.
In addition to the above benefits this type of massage can also:
It isn't just for Sports people, why not give it a try.
This treatment follows a routine and usually works on all parts of the body including, back, neck, legs, feet, arms and hands.
The strokes used are called effleurage, petrisage, kneading, friction, stretching, wringing, percussion hacking and tapping.
These techniques may sound painful but when combined together work to help relax and stimulate the body and mind.
After an initial screening or feedback from the previous session, you will be asked to undress to your underwear and lay under the towels.
The massage works on different areas of the body in turn. It will usually last for an hour. Sometimes music is played. If you wish you can talk to the therapist or you may choose to stay quiet.
After the initial screening and feedback discussion an assessment of your posture is undertaken, usually in your underwear. This will help to determine the areas of your body which need work and to gain a fuller picture of the reasons why your injury /pain occurred.
The therapist will work on specific areas agreed on by you both. This may not include the whole body. The treatment is more interactive and will sometimes require you to work with the therapist.
You will be asked to answer some questions about your health, lifestyle and why you want the treatment. Certain conditions are contraindicated for massage. These are listed below:
We would need to decide if massage would be appropriate if you have any of these conditions. We would need you to obtain written consent from your doctor, before making a decision.
JUL
14th
We had a wonderful time at the fair. Carol and I did 23 massages between us. Although it was hot, we had plenty of customers and lots of interest.
The nicest part of the day for me was seeing the satisfied look on the faces as they sat up after their massage. [read more]
JUL
08th
We have got new dates for our Summer Pilates courses at Debenham Leisure Centre and Framlingham in Suffolk and for the Summer holidays are planning Parent and child Pilates sessions, Stability Ball sessions and Seated massage tasters - just contact us to show an interest and we will organise dates and venues... [read more]
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