What is Remedial Massage?
If you experience muscle tension or chronic pain in the soft tissues, then a remedial massage may be for you!
Remedial massage is a clinical and hands on approach to soft tissue dysfunction or damage. It involves the objective assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to reduce or eliminate pain and restore normal function.
This type of massage is called ‘remedial’ because it provides a remediation to your body by creating favourable conditions, so that the body can return to normal health. It is used to prevent as well as heal pain and damage that may be caused by an injury, muscle overuse and improper posture.
Symptoms
The common remedial massage techniques include:
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Cross Fibre Friction
- Joint Mobilization
- Active/Passive and PNF muscle stretching
Looking for more ways to remove pain and stress? Why not try relaxation massage or sports massage!
Understanding the Role of Remedial Massage in Pain Management
Chronic pain disrupts movement, sleep patterns and overall well-being. Remedial massage helps alleviate persistent discomfort by addressing muscular tension, nerve impingement and joint stiffness. Targeted manual therapy techniques enhance circulation, promote relaxation and facilitate natural healing. Musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain, sciatica and frozen shoulder often respond well to structured massage treatments to restore functional movement.
How Remedial Massage Supports Postural Correction
Poor posture contributes to muscle imbalances, restricted joint mobility, and persistent neck, shoulders, and lower back discomfort. Prolonged sitting, repetitive movements and inadequate core stability often result in rounded shoulders, forward head posture and lumbar strain. Massage techniques such as myofascial release, deep tissue therapy, and active stretching help lengthen tight muscles, improve spinal alignment and reduce compensatory strain. Addressing postural dysfunction can lead to long-term relief from tension headaches, joint stiffness and fatigue.
What does a remedial massage therapy look like?
A remedial massage therapy typically lasts between 20 and 30 minutes and aims to assist your body in rehabilitation, pain and injury management. The length of a session depends on the degree of dysfunction or damage as well as the extent of treatment your body can endure in one setting.
If your condition needs an intensive care, an extended session may be recommended and can last between 30 and 45 minutes.
Here is what’s going to happen at the remedial massage therapy:
- We will carefully assess the root cause and locate the area of damage
- We will inform you if your condition requires or will benefit from a Remedial Massage
- We will use a range of massage techniques to turn your damaged areas back to their normal condition and function
- We will get your feedback and plan for future visits (if needed)
The Benefits of Remedial Massage for Athletes and Active Individuals
Physical activity places significant stress on muscles, tendons and joints. Without proper recovery, athletes and active individuals risk developing overuse injuries, muscular fatigue and reduced flexibility. Regular remedial massage enhances muscle repair, decreases recovery time and supports performance optimisation. Techniques such as trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation and assisted stretching increase blood flow, improve neuromuscular coordination and prevent strain-related injuries. Addressing muscle imbalances can enhance movement efficiency and reduce the likelihood of chronic pain conditions.
Remedial Massage for Office Workers and Manual Labourers
Sedentary work environments and physically demanding jobs create specific musculoskeletal challenges. Office workers often experience tension in the upper back, neck and shoulders due to prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks. At the same time, manual labourers develop overuse injuries from lifting, bending and carrying heavy loads. Remedial massage helps alleviate work-related discomfort by releasing tight muscles, improving joint mobility and addressing repetitive strain injuries. Regular treatment can reduce stiffness, prevent workplace injuries and support long-term musculoskeletal health.
Who is a Remedial Massage Therapist?
A remedial massage therapist is not just a regular massage therapist but a professional who has a deep knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to determine where and how to treat patients.
After the initial consultation and assessment, our remedial massage therapist will begin the therapy by using one or more of these methods:
- Using creams or oils to ease and stabilise muscles in the damaged area
- Deeply penetrating into the muscles to break up the scar tissues and adhesions
- Stretching different parts of the body to increase blood flow and facilitate healing
How Remedial Massage Aids in Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Chronic stress leads to muscular tension, headaches and fatigue. Increased cortisol levels contribute to pain sensitivity, reduced circulation and restricted movement. Remedial massage stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, encouraging deep relaxation and restoring balance to the body. Techniques such as rhythmic compression, gentle fascial release and diaphragmatic breathing exercises promote a state of calm while reducing musculoskeletal discomfort associated with prolonged stress.
Benefits of Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is performed to locate the damaged areas, repair your body and speed up the body’s own healing processes.
It helps to stimulate the blood supply to the affected areas, make joints more mobile and repair the damaged areas from internally.
As a remedial massage therapist, we will use our expertise to balance the length, tone and tension of muscles and tendons. This helps to:
- Restore the joint, capsular and bone to normal position
- Increase the flow of blood and lymph
- Remove blockages, damaged cells, scar tissues and adhesions
- Heal the damaged or injured areas
Remedial massage is often used as a preventative form of treatment, to help eliminate chronic pain and dysfunction, relieve stress and create balance in the body, improve the body’s natural ability to heal, and promote a sense of deep relaxation and well-being.
In particular, remedial massage has been used extensively to treat and alleviate symptoms of back pain. Back pain is often caused by the development of muscular contractions or trigger points, which occur as a result of occupational injuries, sports injuries, misuse or overuse of muscles, and improper postures.
Remedial massage helps to ease these contractions and eliminates the pain sensation.
Common conditions that can be treated with remedial massage are:
- Back pain
- Shoulder soreness and pain
- Muscle cramping and fatigue
- Muscular tension
- Sports injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Sinus congestion
- Fibrositis
- Neurasthenia
- Arthritis
- Paralysis
That’s not all. Remedial massage also helps with other health problems that are not directly related to soft tissue damage such as insomnia, headaches and migraines, depression and anxiety, high blood pressure and constipation.
Enhancing Circulation and Lymphatic Flow Through Massage
Restricted blood flow contributes to delayed healing, reduced flexibility and muscle fatigue. Remedial massage enhances circulation by increasing oxygen delivery to tissues, improving venous return and supporting the lymphatic system. Manual therapy techniques such as effleurage, deep friction massage and compression therapy help eliminate metabolic waste, reduce swelling and promote cellular regeneration. Improving circulation accelerates injury recovery, decreases muscle soreness and supports overall tissue health.
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Remedial Massage for Older Adults – Maintaining Mobility and Reducing Stiffness
Ageing leads to decreased flexibility, joint stiffness and muscle tightness. Reduced physical activity, arthritis and postural changes contribute to discomfort and restricted movement. Remedial massage enhances joint mobility, improves proprioception and supports overall musculoskeletal function. Gentle stretching, neuromuscular techniques and soft tissue mobilisation reduce stiffness, increase blood circulation and promote ease of movement. Regular sessions can assist in maintaining independence, preventing falls and improving quality of life.
Why Choose Us?
Our practice is based on best practice principles, passion for health and true integrity. We offer the best remedial massage that is not only aimed at bringing your damaged areas to normal function but also make you feel better than ever.
We tailor the treatment plan to you and your unique conditions to ensure sustainable improvements. We also provide you with individualised tips and strategies that you can practice at home to maintain muscle integrity, strength and flexibility.
We understand that every patient’s needs are unique and try our best to provide a treatment that suits each individual. We select our Remedial Massage techniques with clinical expertise to ensure that you get the results you want.
We are here to help you the best that we can!
Location
Northern Sports and Remedial Myotherapy is located in Bundoora, Victoria.
Address: 7 Luton Way, Bundoora VIC 3083
Lasting Pain Relief For All Ages
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You can tell us if you have a preferred method of treatment, come in for a session when you see fit, and discuss any health challenges with us.
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