Better Backs Chiropractic & Natural Products

Better Backs Chiropractic & Natural Products in Mitcham, Victoria, offers professional remedial massage that focuses on relieving tense, knotted or damaged muscles and other soft tissues with limited range of motion.

Muscle problems can cause problems in other parts of the body, such as ligament and tendon issues, headaches, neck pain and back pain. Remedial massage seeks to identify the source of the problem while also treating the symptoms and underlying cause of the pain. Remedial massage is also used to increase circulation and aid the body's natural healing processes.

What is remedial massage?

Remedial massage is a type of manual therapy that employs a variety of hands-on techniques such as deep tissue massage, stretches, trigger point therapy and cupping. The amount of pressure and the techniques used can differ depending on the practitioner's assessment and the problem being addressed.

The concept of remedial massage is based on the fact that the body's ligaments, tendons and muscles all respond to manual touch. These soft tissues may be responsible for a significant portion of your discomfort. A specific injury or problem area, as well as any contributing muscles, will be the focus of this type of massage.

Remedial massage can be used for preventative, corrective and rehabilitative treatments and is often integrated into a larger treatment plan as a complementary treatment.

Combining chiropractic and remedial massage treatments can often have a synergistic benefit. In other words, they both become more effective.

What does a massage therapist do?

A remedial massage therapist will help you by combining their knowledge of anatomy and physiology with manual therapy techniques. They use deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy, among other massage techniques, to treat the deep and superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue.

What are the benefits of remedial massage?

Depending on the results of your body's assessment, our team may recommend remedial massage as part of a comprehensive treatment plan or as a stand-alone treatment. It can be used to address a variety of issues, including:

• Neck or back pain
• Stress and anxiety
• Posture problems
• Circulation or inflammation issues
• Joint pain
• Headaches or migraines
• Low back pain treatment
• Sports performance and recovery from injuries
• Rehabilitation
• Injury prevention
• Fatigue
• Immobility

What can you expect from a treatment session?

Our remedial massage therapists will discuss and assess your presenting complaint in order to identify the affected areas and locate the source of the pain. Referral for imaging or other tests may be required at times.

Before any treatment begins, a treatment plan will be developed and fully explained. Chiropractic treatments, orthotics, dry needling, personal training and other treatments or referrals that will best treat your condition may also be included in the treatment plan.

Our remedial massage services are available in various parts of Melbourne, including Blackburn, Nunawading, Ringwood, Vermont, and other nearby areas.

Book a session online or give us a call to learn more about our remedial massage services.