Massage Techniques
There are many different massage techniques available, here at Neurohealth our Massage Therapist focuses on four techniques to release stress, tension and pain.
Remedial Massage
A fusion of many different styles of massage. Remedial Massage aims to restore balance to the body. It is used to treat a range of issues including anything from minor niggles, muscle aches and pains through chronic postural problems. It helps to remove blockages, scar tissue and adhesions, speeds up recovery and encourages more complete healing.
It is an unusual form of massage in that it does not set out to relax the patient, the intention is more to fix a mechanical problem. However, all-round health improvement is seen; better sleep, decreased pain, increases in vitality and performance levels, as well as increased mobility.
In Remedial Massage, Hugh uses a multitude of techniques from stretching to active tissue release to myofascial, kinesiology and more, to address an issue and help you walk without pain.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage helps (everyday) athletes prepare their bodies for optimal performance, recover after a big event, or function well during training. Sports Massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles and tendons.
There are four types of Sports Massage:
- Pre-event Sports Massage: a short, stimulating massage 15-45 minutes before the event. It is directed toward the parts of the body that will be involved in the exertion.
- Post-event Sports Massage: Given within an hour or two of the event, to promote recovery in the body’s tissues.
- Restorative Sports Massage: Given during training, to restore structural balance and instantly increase strength with less injury.
- Rehabilitative Sports Massage: Aimed at alleviating pain due to injury and returning the body to health.
Great if you have a specific problem.
Myofascial Release Technique
Myofascial Release approach is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat adhesions in muscle and its surrounding connective tissues and resulting pain and restriction of motion.
This technique specifically works on connective tissue. If you can imagine a piece of steak the connective tissue is the thin white layers in the muscle. It binds everything together, Your muscles, bones, skins, tendons…
If you have a massage that works solely on your muscles and your fascia is still bound up, it is likely that you will feel good immediately after the massage but the next day, you may be back to feeling the same because the restriction wasn’t really addressed.
This type of massage will assist your body in holding your chiropractic adjustments.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is a form of therapeutic touch that addresses the imbalances in the craniosacral system (the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord).
During a Craniosacral Therapy session, a therapist senses subtle motions while looking for any restrictions impeding the free motion of the craniosacral system and various body regions, tissues, organs and subtle energy systems. It uses very light touches to help release those restrictions.
Craniosacral Therapy uses “holds” rather than strokes (as in massage) that may include holding your head in various positions and your feet amongst others.
The treatment is very gentle, with an “energy work” component and should leave you feeling refreshed and balanced.
Craniosacral Therapy is a fantastic choice for people who suffer from migraines.
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