Key Points Our practitioners will relay information, advice and messages that patients can heal over time with low back pain: We will promote a biopsychosocial approach to pain: Back pain does not mean your back is damaged – it means it is sensitive at the moment Things like awkward movements and postures, muscle tension, inactivity, lack of sleep, stress, worry and low mood effect back pain. Did you know, most back pain is linked to minor sprains that can be very painful. Sleeping well, logical exercise, a healthy diet and cutting down on your smoking will help your back pain ..read more

  When first deciding to embark on my studies as a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and acupuncture student, I was extremely naïve as to the journey I was embarking on and the affect that it would have on me. Firstly, I had little knowledge on the conditions that it could address or who it was for. Simply, it is for everybody.  What I have learnt is that TCM has many branches or ways it can treat the person and is a complete form of medicine in itself. Treatment can be approached using acupuncture, herbs, diet, exercise, Tui Na (therapeutic massage), cupping and moxibustion to addr ..read more

Neck stiffness and shoulder ouchy? Nathan – Remedial Massage Therapist. 5-8 min read. If I had a dollar for every patient that has complained of neck and shoulder stiffness, only to find that their chest was the culprit all along, well, I’d have quite a few dollars! I used to study at a desk for most of the day, almost every day of the week. Constantly hunching over in the most comfortable position I could find for those long hours of study. Until one day my upper back could not handle the strain any longer. My upper back, right between my shoulder blades, especially on my right side would ach ..read more

  Data suggest that there are around 52,300 sports injury hospitalisations in Australia every year, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of additional casualties who never receive in-clinic treatment. It’s a major problem and a leading cause of healthy life year loss. Fortunately, we can help. We offer the best sports massage in Sydney, designed to speed recovery from injury and prepare the body for the rigors of intense training.   The benefits of sports massage If you have a sports-related injury, here are some of the benefits you can expect from a remedial massage at our clini ..read more

  The art of unwinding can be challenging but this list is guaranteed to make it a whole lot easier for you, so you can spend less time searching, and more time stress-relieving. From remedial massages to sports massages to deep tissue massages. We can help you find the best massage therapists in Zetland.   Benefits of getting a Massage The number one benefit of massage is stress-relief, we need more research to figure out exactly how much massage therapy reduces stress-hormones like cortisol, but anecdotal evidence suggests that massages can help lower stress and encourage relaxatio ..read more

  Headaches can be debilitating and impact concentration or reduce performance. Discover how the right remedial massage treatment can help. According to the latest research half the world’s population experiences at least one significant headache a year. 30% of this group experience migraines on top of their headaches. But, these are two seperate diagnoses at play. Headaches can be mild or severe, migraines are usually severe and may impact wellbeing as well as overall quality of life. That’s why it’s important to find the right diagnosis and treatment option for your pain from you GP or ..read more

  There are many benefits to undergoing a remedial massage, from relaxation to reduced muscle tension and increased range of motion in your boy. These are all essential if you are an active participant in sport, or if you simply want to start taking better care of your body. Want to find out more about best remedial massage in Waterloo and how you could benefit? Look below.   Deep Relaxation One major benefit of remedial massage is that it is deeply relaxing and not just for your muscles. A remedial massage can be adapted to encourage mental and physical relaxation. This allows your ..read more

  Sports massages can provide various health benefits. Discover how they can improve your recovery and performance Are you searching for the best sports massage Waterloo can provide? Sports massages can provide countless benefits for your health and have been linked to improvements in performance as well as recovery.   Reduced DOMS Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a muscle pain that impacts you after a workout. It can occur as late as two days afterwards. Your muscles might feel tender to touch and you could experience muscle fatigue as well as a short-term loss of strength. R ..read more

  Research suggests that neck tension effects between 30 and 50 percent of the adult population in any given year. More worryingly approximately 50-85 percent of individuals fall short of a complete resolution of symptoms. Massage, however, may provide relief. According to a 2020 study, the age-old technique measurably reduces stress and tension levels, leaving people feeling more relaxed in as little as ten minutes. Moreover, using remedial massage techniques to target muscles that are knotted, tense, damaged, or tight may provide superior relief, depending on the nature of the treatment ..read more

Getting to know Chiara (Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy) 1. What is your health and fitness goals at the moment? I am a fully qualified yoga instructor and take 5-6 classes per week. Yoga and massage go hand in hand. Yoga can improve your strength and flexibility however it also improves your focus, concentration and mindfulness. Combining Yoga, daily exercise, quality nutrition and Remedial Massage Therapy into my day gives me an all round health and fitness that I only envied when I was once working in other industries only a few years ago. My goal is to keep up this lifestyle to maximis ..read more