What is Remedial Massage Therapy and why should I get it?

What is Remedial Massage Therapy and why should I get it?

Remedial Massage Therapy can be a strong solution if you are looking for an approach that involves alleviating restrictions or pain accumulated over a long period of time. Remedial Massage Therapy can also be effective in improving quality of life in different ways. In this blog, I will cover what Remedial Massage Therapy can entail in a normal setting and why you should choose it, depending on your situation.

What to expect in a session?

When you book in your first session with a Remedial Massage Therapist, he or she will spend the allocated amount of time with you to understand your current stage in your health journey at the start of the session. 

Questions typically asked by the therapist can involve the following:

- History of any accidents of injuries

- Medical conditions that could affect the treatment given

- Any use of medication

- If you’re currently seeing another practitioner such as a Chiropractor or Physiotherapist

From there, the Remedial Massage Therapist will proceed with a physical assessment if appropriate, to obtain an objective view of your condition.

Similarly to other physical therapists, the assessments may include the following:

- Range of Motion (ROM) : to determine the clarity of movements with the associated limb or region.

- Postural Analysis : to determine any imbalances the body may show at first glance from a physical level.

- Strength testing : an assessment on muscular structures to determine weakness in the affected region or limb. 

Based on their findings, the therapist will communicate the course of the treatment, such as what they’ve objectively found through their assessments and where they will work on and why before proceeding with the best part, the massage. During the massage, the therapist will apply firm pressure to manipulate the affected muscle structures to relieve tension or pain. The therapist may also utilize muscle energy techniques to help stretch or promote strength in other muscular structures.

After the massage has been completed, the therapist will conduct another physical assessment similar to the one performed before the massage. This allows the therapist to determine the effectiveness of the treatment, and to take into account any adjustments they need to make in the next session. From there, the therapist may suggest whether another massage will be appropriate, and how often you should have a massage. Therapist may also suggest seeing another practitioner in the appropriate field to help improve your quality of life in ways the Remedial Massage Therapist cannot.

Why should I see a Remedial Massage Therapist?

The benefit you’ll gain from seeing a Remedial Massage Therapist is the extended amount of time dedicated towards the massage. Even though you can receive targeted therapy from other practitioners such as physiotherapist or chiropractor, a Remedial Massage Therapist can cover a large portion of a certain area. If you’re experiencing overall tension and pain associated within a certain region, getting a massage from a Remedial Massage Therapist can be a strong choice before seeing another practitioner.

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If you’re dealing with some sort of stiffness or soreness that’s stopping you from being at your best, I hope I’ve convinced you enough to book your first massage at movéo physio. Book in today, and our promise will be that you’ll come feeling better sooner.