Remedial massage uses a combination of techniques to treat the causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction, rather than just focusing solely on pain relief. Is a holistic approach that uses several assessment techniques to locate and treat dysfunction while also supporting the body’s own repair mechanisms. In particular, it is the specific manipulation of soft tissue, including not only muscles, but ligaments, tendons and fascia that can help restore proper function to the body.

Swedish massage uses styles of long, flowing strokes to induce relaxation to the entire body by using sliding or gliding strokes, muscle kneading, rhythmic tapping, cross fiber tissue frictions, vibration and shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis. It is typically a smooth flowing massage and can include massage on the hands and feet, making it ideal for people suffering from stress, anxiety, headaches, poor sleep, reduced circulation or sore and aching muscles.

Pregnancy is a time of tremendous physiological and emotional changes and receiving massage therapy during this time can not only minimize or prevent many common discomforts, but also provide nurturing and support. The majority of techniques used for a remedial massage can be used or slightly altered and applied to a pregnancy massage to help alleviate stress on the weight bearing joints and reduce muscle tightness and spasm due to postural changes.

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