What Happens in a Remedial Massage Session?

A typical remedial massage session usually includes:

  • Health history discussion: Your remedial massage therapist will talk with you about your symptoms, lifestyle, injuries and goals.
  • Physical assessment: This may include observing your body posture, assessing joint range of motion and areas of muscle tension or restriction.
  • Treatment plan: This plan is developed based upon the assessment, your therapist will tailor techniques to your needs.
  • Targeted techniques: These are employed with the aim to improve mobility, reduce pain, release muscle tension and promote healing.
  • Re-assessment: Many therapists check how symptoms respond over the session and adjust accordingly.

Techniques may include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, deep tissue work, joint mobilisation, stretching and more.

While remedial massage is generally safe, it is crucial to receive clearance from your medical doctor before attending a remedial massage session. A remedial massage session can involve deep pressure into body tissues and may work near or on areas of injury to promote recovery and healing. Please check in with your general practitioner before having a massage session or you could be turned away.

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