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Remedial Massage and Massage for Wellbeing Remedial
Massage It is different from "holistic" or general massage because it is aimed at treating specific physical problems and is more direct and precise. Massage used in this way can be an effective way of treating pain, stiffness and poor mobility. It can help to bring about lasting improvement to many physical problems. What Can Remedial Massage Help? Remedial massage can be used to help with a wide range of conditions including:
It can be used to help recovery from injuries. It can also help with longstanding complaints such as ankylosing spondylitis, Treatments are generally found to be relaxing and painfree. Remedial massage can be used effectively to treat young and old. What
is included in a treatment? An assessment would be made to reveal the muscle groups which would require attention. This would include some gentle tests of the muscles and joints. The massage treatment would then be centred around the affected area. It would include a variety of massage techniques, gentle stretches and mobilising movements. After the treatment, advice on suitable exercises which would help the complaint would be given, together with any other suitable self-help suggestions. How
Many Treatments Are Required? Massage
for Wellbeing Used this way, massage can be a general preventative measure, maintaining mobility and suppleness. It
is ideal for sports and fitness enthusiasts and is helpful
for those with busy or stressful working lives
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