Treatments

The goal of remedial massage is not just to relax the body, but to improve the overall quality of life using a variety of special techniques like myofascial release, deep tissue massage or trigger point release.

Remedial massage can be especially beneficial in these scenarios:

• Chronic/recurring pain, e.g. lower or upper back
• Chronic conditions, e.g. biceps tendinopathy, frozen shoulder, arthritis
• Postural imbalances, e.g. due to desk work or scoliosis
• Sub-acute injuries, e.g ankle sprain or muscle strain
• Rehabilitation, e.g. after knee or hip replacement

A dry needling treatment uses acupuncture needles to elicit twitch responses in the targeted muscles. This commonly results in reduced pain, increased range of motion and decreased muscle tension. Dry needling is gaining in popularity with better results in less amount of time.

Although the idea of dry needling may seem a bit daunting at first, it is a very safe technique when done by a trained practitioner.

“Dry” in this context means there are no foreign substances used or injected, only the thin and solid acupuncture needle leads to the results.

Simply put sports massage aims to help the body achieve optimal performance. What this means depends primarily on the context. If the next competition is far away the massage will be very remedial, addressing any fundamental issues that require treatment for a better performance in the long run.

On the other hand, if the next event is just around the corner, then sports massage will help to get the tissues ready for maximum performance, while at the same time trying to prevent injuries from happening.

The right amount of muscle relaxation and tissue tone is decisive here. Once the event is over (or any time after that) sports massage can help alleviate muscle soreness and other negative effects and help prevent injuries from becoming chronic.

The grand master of relaxation massage, most commonly done as a full-body massage. Attributed to the Swede Pehr Henrik Ling (hence the name), it is the most common form of massage. Although the techniques have been refined over the years, the fundamental principles have stayed the same.

A Swedish massage will work on multiple levels at the same time: relax your muscles, balance your nervous system and calm down your mind.