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What is Sports Massage?
Sports massage eases soft-tissue pain, prevents injury and boosts performance. Learn the types, benefits and who it suits, with Needa Massage in Rockingham.
What is a Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc happens when the soft centre of a spinal disc pushes out through a weak point in its outer wall. The disc itself is often not painful. The pain comes when the leaked material presses on a nearby nerve, which is why remedial massage, by easing the muscle […]
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are painful muscle knots that can refer pain elsewhere. Learn what causes them and how trigger point therapy helps, at Needa Massage Rockingham.
The Best Treatment For You
Not sure which type of massage you need? That is exactly what a therapeutic massage at Needa Massage is for. If you are not certain what would suit you, we customise the best treatment to match your body, your goals and how you are feeling on the day, whether that […]
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
Massage has many benefits, but there are times when it should be avoided or adjusted. A contraindication is simply a reason a massage therapist would not massage a certain area, or would not massage at all, because it could do more harm than good. At Needa Massage in Rockingham we […]
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, […]