How can CLINICAL MASSAGE help my CHRONIC PAIN?

I get a lot of questions about Clinical Massage and how it differs from other therapies. We've all heard of holistic, full body massage or sports massage, but what is Clinical Massage?

I like to think of clinical massage as a fusion of lots of different massage modalities - shiatsu, acupressure, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, stretching and lots and lots of lovely broad relaxing strokes. Yes, you heard it. This therapy is not about pummeling you and causing you more pain.

Fig 1. https://europeanpainfederation.eu/what-is-the-bio-psycho-social-model-of-pain/

Our work is based on the Biopsychosocial model of chronic pain. What does this mean? Well, it refers to the fact that when we experience pain, our fears, thoughts, anxieties and support systems all feed into how we perceive pain. Ever had an injury and been in fear the pain would never subside? When this occurs our brain ramps up the volume of our pain receptors, causing an increase and prolonged level of pain. So how can CLINICAL MASSAGE help?

Clinical massage is a holistic treatment - we don't just look at the site of the pain but the WHOLE body.

In the first 90 minute session we will take you through an in depth consultation, looking at your pain, range of motion, as well as getting to understand YOU; what's going on in your life, where are you working, stress levels etc. Then, using this information we will create a treatment plan bespoke to you, enabling us to get to the root cause of the pain with longer lasting effects.

If you are experiencing any of the below pain conditions below, please schedule a FREE consultation

It is effective with most types of CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN including;​

BACK PAIN -such as Postural deviations, Herniated disc, Spondylitis, Spondylolisthesis, Piriformis Syndrome, Sciatica, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, etc​

NECK & SHOULDER PAIN such as Whiplash, Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injury, Headaches, Migraines, Torticollis (stiff neck), Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Supraspinatus Tendinopathy, Pectoralis Minor Syndrome, Sub -Acromial Bursitis etc LEG, KNEE & FOOT such as Strains, Sprains, Tendinopathies, IT band friction syndrome, Achilles Tendon Injuries, Sports injuries, Joint Injuries, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis of the knees, Knee Pain, Shin Splints, Foot Pain, Plantar Fasciitis​​

FOREARM, WRIST & HAND PAIN such as RSI, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Olecranon bursitis, DeQuervain Syndrome, Arthritis of the hand, Dupuytren’s contracture. HIP PAIN - Adductor Strain, Sartorius Tear, Iliolumbar Ligament Strain, Trochanteric Bursitis, osteoarthritis

SYSTEMIC CONDITIONS such as Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Myofascial Pain Syndrome and plantar fasciitis.​

POSTNATAL RECOVERY - especially if you’re suffering from neck, shoulder, back, hip pain as well as carpal tunnel or plantar fasciitis. Plus many other reasons

If you are experiencing any of the above pain conditions below, please schedule a FREE consultation.

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