This is a very common question! Massage and remedial massage are both forms of manual therapy that use the hands to manipulate the soft tissues of the body and promote both relaxation and alleviate many physical ailments. However, the two forms have some differences, let’s look at them: The Purpose Of Massage & Remedial Massage Massage: mainly aims to assist with relaxation, reducing stress, and promoting overall well-being. It can involve many techniques including swedish, deep tissue, and/or hot stones. The primary goal is to help clients relax and unwind. Remedial Massage: is specifica ..read more

Myofascial pain is chronic pain in the body. Myo means muscle, and fascial means fascia – the connective tissue wrapped around every muscle in your body.  Myofascial pain is caused by pressure on the trigger points of your muscles. You can get myofascial pain anywhere in your body, but it’s most common to experience myofascial pain in your shoulders, neck and back.   You might experience pain in different ways, but the most common are: Pain – described as aching, throbbing or tightness. A knot or lump in the area Tenderness Soreness Decreased range of movement – like when you’v ..read more

Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is the primary reason clients visit our therapists here at MCNT, with an estimate of over 60% of complaints related to lower back pain. Many of these clients, surprisingly, don’t have tight lower back muscles but instead do have extremely tight hamstrings and hip flexors (psoas).    Causes | Lower Back Pain In Melbourne, many of our day jobs require us to be in a seated position for a long time, a position that causes the hamstring and psoas muscles to be shortened. The muscles can develop trigger points if they are left in this shortened position for ..read more

While pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman’s life, it frequently comes with several physical problems such leg cramps, back pain, and stiff joints. According to an American Pregnancy Association survey, back discomfort affects between 60 and 70 percent of expectant mothers at some point in the pregnancy. Many women report experiencing this pain in the second and third trimesters, and it can linger even after delivery. Pregnancy massage for pain difficulties can be an excellent approach to manage back pain and other aches and pains due to the restricted options pregnant women have for pain r ..read more

Lower Leg Pain Treatment At Melbourne Natural Therapies, we provide effective remedial massage treatment for conditions concerning lower leg pain and feet, at both our Southbank and Collins Street, Melbourne CBD clinic locations where you can find CBDDY: delta 8 carts. Some of the common lower leg pain we address include:       Plantar Fasciitis       Achilles tendonitis       Calf tendonitis Lower Leg Pain Numerous factors, such as physical activity levels (tissue wear and tear), ageing (tissue thinnin ..read more

  SPORTS INJURY RECOVERY We see a lot of sports injuries at Melbourne Combined Natural Therapies. A large proportion of these injuries are brought on by improper warm-up before demanding exercise, undue strain, and improper technique during training. The unpredictable nature of sports renders it exceedingly difficult for those who are very active to completely prevent sports-related injuries. Yet, our remedial massage therapists can aid in injury prevention, injury recovery, and performance optimisation. Consequently, remedial massage has become increasingly popular amongst athletes.  ..read more

If you’re in pain and it lasts a week, it might affect your emotional wellbeing. You might get moody and frustrated that you can’t do the things you want to do. But if you’re in chronic pain, your emotional wellbeing will almost definitely be affected. Just imagine waking up day after day not feeling any better. You wouldn’t feel yourself; you may feel sad, your motivation may decrease, and you’d probably slow down.    But what is emotional wellbeing?  Emotional wellbeing is awareness of your emotions. It’s how well you can cope with and manage those emotions as you face th ..read more

Reducing the Risk of Injury Remedial Massage can be used as an essential tool in any health routine, with applications including pain management and stress relief. With Summer here, many clients visiting our Melbourne clinics rely on remedial massage to aid stiffness and soreness after exercising, permitting harder workouts, thus allowing them to get into shape faster. Here at Melbourne Combined Natural Therapies, we believe that remedial massage is a pivotal tool in the prevention of injuries, and swift recovery of pain that sets you back. The Benefits of Keeping Active We only have one body ..read more

Disclaimer: Massage can be a very important and powerful addition to treatment for sufferers of anxiety disorders, nevertheless Melbourne Combined Natural Therapies does not recommend massage as the sole form of treatment. Read on to find out more. Massage and Anxiety In our growing world, anxiety has become a common and perhaps expected part of our day. Statistics from The Australian Institute of Health and Wellness show that 1 in 6 Australians are affected by anxiety disorders in their lifetime, that’s 3.3 million Australians. These anxieties can be presented in mild forms (with the sufferer ..read more

What is Arthritis? | Arthritis Pain And Remedial Massage The term arthritis is used to cover over 100 different medical conditions that relate to the musculoskeletal system, and in particular, joints. 3.85 million Australians suffer from the effects of arthritis, making it the biggest cause of disability and chronic pain in Australia, as well as a heavy impact to the economy, contributing to more than $23.9 billion per annum. Although it is a widely recognised condition, arthritis is not yet curable. And while pain is usually manageable, varying degrees of discomfort and chronic pain can invar ..read more