REMEDIAL
THERAPY
Perth
Natural Medical Cinic's Remedial Therapists are :-
Barbara
Beeck
RT
What
is Remedial Therapy?
Remedial
Therapy utilises many techniques, including massage, to address
a wide range of soft tissue problems. The aim is to reduce pain
and tension by releasing pressure of muscles in spasm, and to
address tendon and ligament complaints. Treatments can dramatically
reduce pain and discomfort and assist the body's natural healing
process.
Whether
stress/work related or injury from work or leisure, around the house
or in sports, Remedial Therapy can help. This treatment can assist
people of all ages.
What
do Remedial Therapists specialise in?
Remedial
Therapists specialise in:
-
Back & neck pain
- Shoulder
and neck tension
- Tension
headaches and migraines
- Sciatica
& lower back pain
- Overuse
injuries
- Injury
recovery
- Improved
flexibility & range of motion
- Improved
body alignment
What
conditions can Remedial Therapy help?
Remedial
Therapy helps reduce the risk of fibrosis and adhesions in muscle
and fascia. It can also help relax muscles and reduce tension (e.g.
for computer operators).
Relief
can be gained for cramps and spasms and rehabilitation after injury
can be enhanced. Circulation can be stimulated. It can stretch contracted
muscles and increase function for sufferers of Repetitive Strain
Syndrome.
What
techniques are used for Remedial Therapy?
- Bowen Therapy
- Deep tissue massage
- Trigger
point therapy
- Myofascial
release
- Sports
massage
- Lymphatic
drainage
- Cranio-sacral
balancing
- Relaxation
massage
What
to expect when you first visit a remedial massage therapist
You
will always be asked for your medical history details on your first
visit. This helps determine treatment priorities. If you have a specific
requirement eg catch a plane and have come in for an overall overhaul,
let your therapist know. Perhaps your treatment is an attempt to break
the stress cycle. Great choice! Easing out the main areas of tightness
is your priority. ItŐs probably best to leave the other "niggles"
and a "relaxing massage" for a later date, when youŐre taking care
of "maintenance". Discuss it with your therapist. No doubt, your problems
have built up over time, so allow for more than one or two treatments
to help overcome them. Most massage techniques require that you be
at least partially undressed, but all areas of the body except the
part being worked on are covered with towels, as much as is practicable.
Most therapists prefer you to leave underwear on. Let your practitioner
know if you are experiencing too much pain. Although white knuckles,
held breath, curled toes or a slowly lifting foot are good indications
that maybe the treatment is too intense, its easier just to tell your
therapist! Therapists love feedback, and donŐt like to hurt people
unnecessarily Enjoy your treatment!
What
is Remedial Therapy or Soft Tissue Therapy?
Remedial
Therapy is designed for patients who have injured their muscles,
ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues. Injuries that respond
well to this therapy are things like repetitive use syndromes like
carpel tunnel syndrome, headaches and neck tension, whiplash, lower
back pain, tendonitis, and general muscle tension and pain. The
treatment focuses on the problem rather than the entire body.
Remedial
Therapy consultations are covered by most major health
funds.
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