About Remedial Therapy

Remedial therapy utilises many techniques , some of which are not typically “massage”. The combination of techniques has been honed over twenty five years of experience, courses and further study. It addresses a wide range of soft tissue and joint problems.

The aim is to reduce pain and tension by releasing pressure of muscles in spasm, and to address tendon and ligament problems. It helps with better alignment and body positioning.

Whether your pain is stress or work related, is an injury from leisure or sporting activities, happens on the jogging/walking track or from “around the home chores”, remedial therapy can assist all ages and all people.

Sometimes the mysterious “I don’t know what I did wrong” or “I must have slept strangely” or “It’s always been a niggle and is getting worse” needs a bit of detective work. Extensive experience of both body work and movement and fitness enables the right solution of therapy to be used.

What does Remedial Therapy Treat?

Remedial therapy helps reduce the risk of fibrosis and adhesion's in muscle and fascia. It can also help relax muscles and reduce tension, such as that commonly found in computer operators and the like.



Relief can be gained for cramps and spasms, and rehabilitation after injury can be enhanced. Circulation can be stimulated and the therapy can stretch contracted muscles, thus increasing function for sufferers of Repetitive Strain Syndrome.



Remedial therapy has been proven to work with ailments like headaches, insomnia, stress and is known to ease the pressure brought on during a migraine or tension headache.

Typical Problems Treated

Remedial therapy is designed for patients who have injured their muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues. Injuries that respond well to this therapy include:

• Back and neck spasm and pain
• Shoulder / arm pain
• Sciatica / lower back pain
• Neck tension
• TMJ - jaw pain 
• Tension Headaches and Migraines
• Overuse injuries
• Computer use posture problems
• Improved body alignment
  

About your Initial Appointment

You will be asked for your medical history details on your first visit. This helps determine your treatment priorities. If you have a specific requirement or you want a full body overhaul, let your therapist know. If your treatment is an attempt to break the stress cycle, then this therapy is great choice! Easing out the main areas of tightness or pain and re-alignment is our priority.



Discuss this all 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. Let your practitioner know if you are experiencing too much pain. Our therapists love feedback, so enjoy your treatment and let your therapist know your results.



Your Remedial Therapist

Please note: Although we have received many glowing testimonials for our amazing Remedial Therapist, regulations of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) prohibit the publishing of testimonials for Remedial Massage Therapists.

With this holistic understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of the pain and problems being experienced by each unique individual, Dharma uses a range of techniques and approaches to provide personalised treatment programs that effectively help patients with a wide range of pain conditions.

• Postural Realignments
• Releasing of Pain & Physical Tension
• Deep Tissue Work
• Trigger Point Therapy