Remedial Massage Therapy in Mt Eliza
What is Remedial Massage?
Remedial Massage covers a number of different massage therapies and techniques, designed to specifically assist with your health requirements. As part of our team approach to your health and well being we may include one or more of these massage therapies in your treatment plan.
What types of Massage do we offer?
Trigger Point Therapy.
Trigger point therapy is a form of remedial massage in which direct pressure is applied to specific points within muscle tissue to reduce muscle tension and increase pain relief.
All muscles have potential trigger points which can be turned on by muscle overuse, trauma, electrolyte imbalances, nerve pain, stress and inflammation. These trigger points can cause pain in the muscle affected and/or refer pain to other areas of the body.
Trigger Point Therapy (TPT) is recognized around the world as a highly effective treatment for pain and can benefit almost everyone.
Trigger Point Therapy can help with:
- Sports injuries
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Sciatica
- Headaches
- Muscular pain
- Knee pain
- Shin Splints
- Lower back pain
Myofascial Release Therapy.
Myofasical Release is a type of therapy in which focuses on myofascial tissues, the tough membranes that encase, connect and support your musculoskeletal system.
This treatment is performed by locating areas that feel stiff and fixed instead of elastic and free, these areas are released under slow gradual pressure to restore natural flexibility and strength of the area.
Deep Tissue Massage.
Deep tissue massage targets the inner layers of your muscles, its used to treat muscle and tendon dysfunction and stiffness. Is great for everyday people and athletes.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage focuses on athletes and everyday people who demand a lot from their bodies. The treatment is specific to the individual and the sport of choice in which they partake, focusing on the areas that are stressed from repetitive strain from often aggressive movements. This is great to assist in recovery, prevent or to treat injuries for athletes and individuals that are under a lot of physical stress.
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation Massage is a gentle treatment that promotes relaxation, circulation and helps relieve tension that may be built up in the body. It can be light or deep pressure, depending on the individual preference of the client. This is a great massage to relax the mind and the body and to take sometime to switch off.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage is a great way to relieve tension, reduce discomfort, improve circulation and prepare the body for birth. We have a special pregnancy pillow for our lovely pregnant clients, or the massage can be performed while laying on their side or even seated. Your comfort and safety is always our number one priority! If you are concerned or have questions regarding pregnancy massage, we are more then happy to answer your questions so please don’t hesitate to call and we can discuss this with you further.
Myotherapy
Myotherapy includes all the skills and techniques of a remedial massage therapist but with their additional qualifications they are able to perform even more techniques. These include dry needling and cupping, pregnancy massage and they have a wide range of knowledge to provide additional exercises whether that be to strengthen or to stretch the muscles. Our Myotherapists at Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic focus on improving your overall muscle function so you can function at your best.
Our Massage Therapists at Mt Eliza Chiropractic Clinic service a large area of surrounding suburbs including the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Mornington, Somerville, Baxter, Chelsea, Karingal, Mt Martha, Tyabb, Hastings, Dromana, Rosebud, Tootgarook, Rye, Blairgowrie, Sorrento, Portsea, Langwarrin, Pearcedale, Blind Bight, Warneet, Carrum, Carrum Downs and Cranbourne.
