Remedial massage is a great way to decrease pain from injuries and chronic conditions. It also helps to increase flexibility and strengthen muscles.

It relieves tension in the body and encourages healing by reducing cortisol levels. It also balances the length, tone and tension of the muscles and tendons.

Know that muscle tension remedial massage Adelaide starts with an assessment. The therapist will observe posture, perform tests and ask questions to find out what structures are causing pain or dysfunction.

Increased Tissue Elasticity

Massage increases tissue elasticity by stretching the fibres of the muscle and the sheath or fascia that surrounds it. It improves the flexibility of the muscle and joint which decreases strain on joints. Massage can also break down and eliminate scar tissue that can restrict movement. Previous injuries, trauma or surgery, can cause this scar tissue and can occur in muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Massage stimulates the production of feel-good hormones such as endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. These hormones help reduce pain by blocking pain signals from the brain. They can also reduce depression, anxiety and stress.

Remedial massage involves assessing the patient before and during treatment using a range of motion tests, functional muscle testing and special orthopaedic tests to understand the cause of the problem. It enables the therapist to choose the correct techniques and treatments for each patient.

Increased Vasodilation

Remedial massage is a hands-on therapy that targets damaged muscles, tendons and fascia. The aim is to restore the integrity of these structures and aid the body’s natural healing process. Unlike relaxation massage, remedial massage is specifically designed for each individual as it involves assessing and diagnosing the problem. Your remedial massage therapist can work with varying degrees of pressure and joint mobilisation techniques to achieve the desired outcome.

When you have a remedial massage, the muscles are able to relax, and the increased vasodilation allows the blood to flow freely through the tissues. It increases tissue temperature, allows for the repair of injured muscle fibres, reduces inflammation and decreases pain.

Increased Blood Flow

When muscles are tight they restrict blood flow, which makes it difficult for the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscle. The pressure and movement of remedial massage stretches the muscle which allows it to relax, thus increasing blood flow and helping the muscle to heal.

A remedial massage also helps break down the adhesions that can develop within soft tissue from injury or overuse. Deep massage techniques such as skin rolling, cross-fibre friction and trigger point therapy help to release these adhesions, which in turn decreases pain, reduces spasms and increases range of motion and mobility.

Studies have shown that a single muscle tension remedial massage Adelaide session can increase local muscle blood flow by up to 42%, compared with the control limb. It is primarily due to the vasodilation of the vessels, which widens when the body is warmed up, as happens during massage. Techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point and joint mobilisation all promote this vasodilation.

In addition to this, a remedial massage can encourage the brain to produce feel-good hormones such as endorphins and serotonin, which have a positive effect on emotions, feelings and mood. It can help to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression, as well as promote a good night’s sleep by lowering cortisol levels and relaxing the body.

Decreased Tension

Remedial massage is a hands-on treatment used to repair damaged soft tissue and speed up the body’s natural healing process. It is highly effective for a wide range of problems that impact the musculoskeletal system, including neck pain, back pain, tight muscles, sciatic pain and headaches.

The pressure applied during remedial massage stimulates the body’s circulatory system, increasing blood flow to the affected area, bringing oxygen and nutrients to tissues and flushing out waste products. As a result, muscle tissues release their tension, which decreases spasms and improves movement. The body also releases a natural pain reliever, endorphins, during remedial massage, which further aids the relaxation of muscles and tendons.