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The Best Treatment For You
Therapeutic Massage, if you aren’t certain what type of massage you would need or want to have, we’ll customise the best one to suit you. People get massage therapy for relaxation or for a variety of health conditions: • Back pain • Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis • […]
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that can lead to muscle tension, discomfort and reduced mobility. While massage cannot straighten the curve, remedial massage can ease the muscular strain that comes with it. At Needa Massage in Rockingham, we help clients across Warnbro, Baldivis and the surrounding suburbs […]
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition where pain is felt in the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest in the body, starting in the lower back and running down through the buttock, hamstring and into the lower leg. Sciatica originates from nerve roots in the spinal cord that pass out […]
Massage Contraindications
Can a massage be bad for you? Have you ever thought, is there a time I shouldn’t get a massage? While massage has many benefits, some caution needs to be taken since there can be certain medical issues involved with giving a massage. First, vigorous massage strokes should be avoided […]
How remedial massage help with back pain?
Remedial massage helps back pain by releasing tight, overworked muscles, easing spasm and improving circulation to the affected area, which reduces pain and restores comfortable movement. At Needa Massage in Rockingham, Mark uses remedial massage to treat the muscular causes of back pain and to support your recovery. What causes […]
How often should I get a massage?
For most people, a remedial massage every two to four weeks keeps the muscles supple and tension under control. If you are in pain or recovering from an injury you may need weekly sessions, while roughly once a month is the minimum to maintain the benefits. The right frequency depends […]
Fibromyalgia Massage Treatment
Massage can play an important role in helping people with fibromyalgia manage the pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances that come with the condition. It is a support rather than a cure, but by easing muscle tension and calming the nervous system, remedial massage can make day to day life more […]
Are You Suffering From Headaches?
If you are suffering from headaches, they can literally be a real pain in the neck, for both the therapist and patient. If the pain can be momentarily relieved by pressing into muscles in the neck, base of the skull, temples and forehead, it’s a fair indication that muscle tension […]
Remedial Massage & Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes which typically occurs from overuse in the athletic population and people who have flat feet, high arches, are overweight or who are on their feet a lot. In anatomical terms, […]
Muscle Cramping
A massage can often benefit a person by reducing muscle cramps. Muscle cramp can occur for a wide range of reasons. Some of the most common causes include muscle dehydration, poor circulation, lack of stretching before intense exercise, exercising in heat and overexerting a muscle during exercise or activity. What […]
What Is A Knot?
Muscle fibres run in all different directions within the muscles of our body. Muscles are layered on top of each other. All being good, means we are flexible. However, sitting at a desk too long or being dehydrated can mean we lose that flexibility. Knots occur when muscle fibres […]
The Benefits Of Deep Tissue Massage
Although specific studies regarding the benefits of deep tissue massage for joint and muscle rehab are not yet available, studies have shown massage therapy to be beneficial in general for athletic performance, muscle injury prevention, and rehabilitation. All massages can help you achieve a variety of different goals, but deep […]