For thousands of years massage has been used for its therapeutic and healing effects on the body. While it has not always been understood why massage worked, the positive results were recognised and appreciated. From the relief of muscular and skeletal pain to the treatment of a wide range of conditions and ailments, massage has proven itself an effective tool for medicinal healing and general body maintenance.
Modern advances in science and medicine have brought with them a better understanding of how and why massage works. A better understanding of the biomechanics of the body has also brought important advances in massage itself. This increased knowledge has allowed for the refinement of existing techniques and has allowed development of new approaches.
Today, massage has again entered the medical mainstream and is seen by many as an important adjunct to qualified medical treatment.
Remedial massage is intended as a more targeted treatment for pain and injury. Therapists must thoroughly understand the way the body works and the tissues that they are treating. It focuses on parts of the body that requires rehabilitation starting with a review of the muscles, ligaments, tendons and posture. Once the therapist understands the issues causing the injury or pain they will then perform a targeted massage of the area. The pressure used during remedial massage will vary depending on what is best for treating the specific issue. Everybody is different and require specific treatments depending on what issues are in their muscles, tendons and ligaments. Remedial massage is a treatment that identifies specific issues in the body, and then uses soft tissue manipulation and massage techniques to treat them.
Finally, remedial massage is done with a goal in mind where the therapist is constantly assessing the state of the patient and noting improvements. This allows them to adjust their treatment and give their patient the best possible chance of recovery.