Remedial massage is a type of massage therapy used to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. Sometimes called medical massage, it is tailored to your body and helps with a wide range of muscle, tendon and joint problems, as well as many other health concerns. At Needa Massage in Rockingham, Mark uses remedial massage to find and treat the root cause of your pain, not just the symptom.
What is remedial massage?
Remedial massage is a hands-on therapy for muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. It can help with problems affecting the muscles, tendons and bones, and supports overall wellbeing. Because it is tailored to each person, it is a treatment rather than just a feel-good rub.
Remedial massage versus relaxation massage
A relaxation massage is designed to soothe and de-stress. A remedial massage is specifically tailored to your needs and uses a variety of techniques to target specific muscle groups, including trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, myofascial release and muscle stripping. In short, relaxation massage helps you unwind, while remedial massage works to resolve a specific problem.
The benefits of remedial massage
- Better posture and joint mobility: sitting still or doing repetitive tasks all day can lock the body into poor posture. Remedial massage lengthens tight muscles and restores balance, reducing the risk of chronic pain.
- Improved sleep: by easing tension and calming the nervous system, remedial massage can help you rest more deeply, which supports both physical recovery and mental health.
- Relief from recurring pain: lower backaches, headaches and tight shoulders often keep returning. Remedial massage addresses the immediate pain and helps identify and treat the underlying cause.
- Better circulation: it increases blood flow through congested areas, improving joint mobility and helping damaged tissue repair.
What can remedial massage help with?
Remedial massage is a great option for common complaints such as back pain, trigger points and muscle knots. For deeper, more stubborn tension, deep tissue massage can complement the work. The Better Health Channel has more on how massage supports muscle and joint health.
Book a remedial massage in Rockingham
If tight, sore or aching muscles are holding you back, a remedial massage can help get you moving freely again. Call Mark on 0419 933 897, contact us, or book a session online. We look after clients across Rockingham, Warnbro and Baldivis, in clinic or through our mobile service.
Frequently asked questions
What does remedial massage treat?
Remedial massage treats muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile, and it helps with a wide range of related complaints such as back and neck pain, headaches, poor posture, sports injuries and general muscle tension. It is tailored to your body, so the treatment targets the specific issues you come in with.
What is the difference between remedial and relaxation massage?
A relaxation massage is gentle and designed to help you unwind. A remedial massage is tailored to a specific problem and uses targeted techniques such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release and stretching to treat it. Both feel good, but remedial massage is aimed at resolving pain and dysfunction rather than just relaxing.
Does remedial massage hurt?
Remedial massage can feel firm, and tight or tender areas may be uncomfortable as they release, but it should never be unbearable. Mark adjusts the pressure to suit you and checks in throughout, so tell him if anything is too strong and he will ease off while still working the area effectively.
How is remedial massage different from deep tissue massage?
They overlap, but remedial massage is a broad, tailored treatment that uses many techniques to address a specific problem, while deep tissue massage focuses on applying firm, sustained pressure to reach deeper layers of muscle. Often the two are combined in one session, depending on what your body needs.
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