What is a remedial massage?
Remedial massage is a great, relaxing way to help improve pain in your body - and feel great! We recommend remedial massage for basic complaints like sore muscles or achiness but this treatment really shines if your issue is chronic, injury-related or sports-related.
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Brisbane remedial massage treatments & services
We offer a range of other massage treatments and services including:
Trigger point therapy
Trigger point therapy is a technique that targets key 'trigger points' that can have issues that cause pain or discomfort. This deep tissue massage technique works well to remedy pain.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is not just for elite athletes. It's for anyone that is active and wants to remain active by using deep tissue massages by qualified remedial massage therapists to improve blood flow and reduce muscle pain.
Sports massage can assist with improving any pain associated with sports strains, or sports injuries.
Injury plans
If you have been injured and need a return to sport or work plan (depending on your injury) we can help. Injury plans aim to get function and joint mobility back, repair dysfunction and uses specific techniques to help with soreness and recovery.
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Remedial massage techniques we use for our treatments
We use a number of different massage techniques at Shift at Brisbane remedial massage clinic.
Muscle and joint testing
Mobility and range testing
Specific massage techniques
Myofascial release
Soft tissue work
Deep tissue massage
Trigger point release
Joint mobilisations (not remedial massage)
Strapping (not remedial massage)
Dry needling
Deep tissue work
Cupping
A remedial massage therapist has studied massage, including hands-on techniques, physiology and muscular anatomy. It is possible in Australia to get a certificate in massage in just 6 months. But we require our massage therapists to have a minimum of an Advanced Diploma in massage (usually 1 1/2 years in a reputable institution) to ensure they have the right background training to help our patients. And they all have great results working with people like you! Our experienced massage therapist Tom will help to relieve muscle tightness and alleviate soreness and pain.
What conditions can a remedial massage help treat?
Most body pain can be helped with a remedial massage at our Brisbane clinic, however, some of the more common issues that we treat are:
Back pain - upper back and lower back pain relief
Frozen shoulder
Shoulder pain
Injury recovery from breaks of sprains to restore function
Lifting sprains
Neck pain
Paediatric massage and acupuncture for kids
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Tennis elbow
Pregnancy
TMJ issues
Whiplash
Our remedial massage treatment process
The first step to alleviating your pain is to do an assessment and see what your musculoskeletal health is like. Tom will see what specific areas needs massage therapy and if you prefer a firm pressure or more of lighter touch. Our remedial massage brisbane therapist will decide if you need deep tissue massage, joint mobility work and what needs to happen to relieve tension.
Our remedial massage therapist is professional and discreet - leaving the room to allow you to change and get ready for your massage. Plenty of towels will be provided for draping and comfort during your treatment.
Why choose The Shift Clinic for remedial massage in Brisbane?
Our Milton massage therapist is professional, health fund eligible, empathetic and experienced in getting people pain free and back to living their life.
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What to expect from your first remedial massage session at our Brisbane clinic
A 60 minute remedial massage at our Brisbane clinic is $125.
We recommend arriving at least 5 minutes before your appointment so that you can arrive, grab a cup of tea and settle in before your remedial massage.
Thomas is our remedial massage Brisbane therapist. Thomas is also a registered nurse (RN) and has been in the healthcare industry for over 30 years.
After your visit, you can expect to feel relaxed and calm. You may experience some muscle soreness in the next day or two but that is your body doing its job to heal from the injury you came into the clinic for. You will feel amazing in a couple of days after the treatment!
A lot of people will have a remedial massage to get out of pain but it is much better to give yourself regular self care so you don’t get into this predicament. Once the muscle tissue heals and your chronic pain is under control we will suggest a treatment plan that keeps your body feeling good and that prevents further pain. Our qualified remedial massage therapists are here to help you in the long term.
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Remedial massage FAQs.
Remedial massage and myotherapy massage is recommended for basic complaints like sore muscles or achiness but really shines when the issue is chronic, injury-related or sports-related. At Shift at Brisbane Natural Health, our massage therapist team assess the cause of pain or dysfunction and work with you to improve your health over time.
During your initial remedial massage or myotherapy massage appointment, you’ll be assessed by your practitioner. Your therapist will also ask you specific questions about your condition to determine what the best treatment will be for you. You’ll also receive an exercise and rehabilitation program if needed to help get you feeling good as soon as possible.
Relaxation massage may help you relax but it doesn’t really help with recovery, muscle pain or injury. if you want pain relief and to relieve tension then deep tissue massage is best.
Sometimes when the body has been dysfunctional for a long period of time, it can be painful to undo the knots and tightness that has happened. Our therapists will work with you to your comfort level, but sometimes some pain lead to gain later on.
A 60 Minute Massage is $125.
Health fund rebates are available. We have a HICAPS machine for instantaneous health fund refunds.
If you’re in pain, weekly massage may be needed. For general health once a month would be great.
Yes, we offer specialised pregnancy massage. You may also want to consider pregnancy acupuncture if you are in pain.
At Shift we work collaboratively for your better health. Looking at the bigger picture, we’re much more than just a pain relief clinic – we want to give you the tools to get out of muscle pain for good.
To make an appointment call us on 07 3367 0337 or use our online booking system.
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