Drysdale Remedial Massage

Remedial massage is the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, which may cause muscular dysfunction and pain thus affecting movement and mobility. Remedial Masseuses utilise a range of treatment techniques to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue structures (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia). Trigger points within muscles are an example of muscle dysfunction that can cause deep aching pain, local tenderness, referred pain limiting strength and flexibility. Utilising palpation skills Remedial Masseuses can identify trigger points and deactivate them using various soft tissue manipulation techniques. Remedial Masseuses treat the cause as well as the symptoms of a wide range of conditions.

Some examples of conditions commonly treated by Remedial Masseuses are:

• Neck & backpain
• Headaches/Migraines
• Sciatica
• Chronic Overuse (RSI)
• Tennis/Golfers elbow
• Joint pain
• Numbness and tingling
• General tightness
• Carpal Tunnel
• Knee, hip & ankle pain
• Frozen shoulder
• Elbow & wrist pain
• As well as helping episodes of pain, Remedial massage can be a proactive way of maintaining the body’s harmony and preventing injuries from occurring.