Remedial Massage
Benefits of Massage
Touch is probably the oldest form of cure for any disease, many cultures have developed their own treatment techniques. There are many forms of massage; Swedish, Western techniques, deep tissue, remedial styles, Chinese, Japanese or Shiatsu. More...
Connective Tissue & Massage
Fascial or myofascial release has become popular of late for its ability to solve some of those niggling physical problems that don't seem to disappear. Shoulder pain that hangs around, knees that get constant twinges... More...
Fascia and Scar Tissue
Over the last few years the words scar tissue and fascia have become the "buzzwords" of manual medicine. More...
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage is a very specific technique of massage therapy. More...
Massage and Migraine
Case Study. James, a 59 year old sales rep, came for a remedial massage because he had heard that massage was good for headaches and migraines. James had been suffering from migraines for many, many years. More...
Massage
Massage is well known for its ability to soothe tired and aching muscles. In recent times it has become increasingly popular not only for general health maintenance and relaxation, but to rehabilitate a problem region. More...
Sense of touch
Since time immemorial human beings have been tactile mammals, that is, we live with and through our hands. Of course, we have many other senses too, but the sense of touch is unlike any other. More...
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a Japanese massage style, incorporating the use of pressure points. Shiatsu principles are similar to those of acupressure and acupuncture. More...
Suppleness
Chinese Medicine is intimately aware of the seasonal changes that influence health. The element it designates for spring is "Wood". Wood energy, like the trees that are symbolic of it, is rising, it is a season of new growth and regeneration. More...
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
TMJ dysfunction is a term used by both health professionals and the wider community. More...