Remedial massage is a type of complementary therapy that aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense, or immobile. It is a hands-on massage modality that incorporates many different massage techniques to treat and prevent pain and injury. Remedial massage is different from many other types of massages that you may have had in the past, as it is usually focused and specific versus full-body relaxation massages. The pressure applied in this healing treatment can either be strong and deep or gentle and shallow, depending on the problem.

Remedial massage is used to locate and repair damaged areas of the body and speed up the body’s own healing processes. It can address a number of health problems, including neck, shoulder, or back pain, preventing injuries, headaches, sports or other injuries, arthritis, chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety or depression, and treating the side effects of cancer, such as lymphoedema.

Remedial massage therapists undergo extensive training to gain advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology. They use specific techniques to address your injury, postural or joint issues. Remedial massage can be performed in conjunction with other health professionals such as a physiotherapist as part of a whole treatment plan.

The health benefits of remedial massage include stimulating the blood supply, making joints more mobile, and helping to repair damaged tissues. It can also rebalance the length, tone, and tension of muscles and tendons. Remedial massage can be a great way to treat the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction caused by damaged muscles or tendons.