Clinical & Remedial Massage use slow strokes and deep pressure to work on tight areas to release tension in the muscles and connective tissue or fascia and restore flexibility.
Treatment goes deeper into the muscle and connective tissue to release chronic tension which might have developed from injury or overuse. Using a combination of techniques including myofascial release, trigger point work, heat and sports stretching, the therapist focuses pressure on problem areas to release hard knots or adhesions in the muscles. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement and inflammation.
Massage is great for people who sit or stand in one position all day or who engage in physical activity on a regular basis. Muscles tend to compensate for one another, which can create an imbalance in the muscular structure of the body. The treatment serves to ease the tension in over-compensating muscles and to alleviate stress on particular muscle groups and joints.
Many people mistakenly believe that massage should hurt, and that if the therapist applies more pressure, pain will be instantly relieved. In reality, the massage should not hurt, though it might be uncomfortable in comparison to Swedish massage. The pressure can be tailored to the individual and the therapists will always encourage you to say something if the pressure becomes too much.