What is Remedial Massage Therapy?
Sunshine Coast Exercise Physiology’ Massage Therapists are College trained graduates who have an extensive knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and understand where muscles are attached, how they work and the global problems they can cause when out of balance. Therefore your massage treatment will address your unique needs.
How can massage therapy help?
The individual is a whole organism: everything is connected and related. Therefore the part must be seen in context of the whole e.g. A client with a sprained ankle will favour the injured leg, causing muscles in the hip and lower back to tighten (shorten).The resulting imbalance in the back can affect the neck muscles, causing a headache. Treating the neck muscles alone will not solve the problem.
Shortened muscle tissue cannot work optimally. All movements, even the most basic are so complex they require a perfect orchestration of groups of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and nerves. This orchestration is called a kinetic chain. Kinetic means movement. Every part of that kinetic chain has to work properly so you can coordinate the movement. To do this you must have the strength and accuracy to complete the movement.

If there is a weak link (a shortened muscle) somewhere on this chain, a trigger point will arise at that point on the kinetic chain. This weak link often inhibits the kinetic chain’s ability to work in the correct sequence which is why aches and pains, other than the injury, occur. By utilising trigger point therapy, cross fibre friction, tapotement and stretching, the muscle returns to its resting length and is then able to play its important role in the kinetic chain. This significantly reduces the risk of further injury to the whole length of the kinetic chain.
Soft Tissue responds to touch. The earliest known writings on massage date back to the Chinese, around 3000BC. History also shows the Ancient Romans and Greeks used massage, along with exercise to promote health, around 1000BC. It was very common for war heroes to be rubbed and anointed to allow them to rest, refresh and to aid in recovery.
Benefits Of Remedial Massage
- Increase joint mobility
- Decrease back and neck pain
- Reduction of stiffness and cramping
- Decrease the symptoms of sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, headaches and migraines
- Reduce recovery time after exercise
- Increase circulation which allows nutrients into the joint and removes toxins
- Calms peripheral nerves to reduce stressful feelings such as anxiety
- Improve flexibility
- Alter reflex activity in the nervous system to bring balance back to the musculoskeletal system
- Skin nourishment
- Deep relaxation
Why Choose Sunshine Coast Exercise Physiology?
At Sunshine Coast Exercise Physiology we believe that massage is not a luxury, it is an essential part of any well balanced wellness program. Massage can positively influence your wellbeing physically, physiologically and psychologically.
Take control of your health. Call Sunshine Coast Exercise Physiology today on 5479 1715 or contact us
30 Minute Remedial Massage Session
Massage is the gift of good health, relaxation and total rejuvenation
Call 5479 1715 or 0414 245 506 to make a booking
60 Minute Massage Session
Massage is the gift of good health, relaxation and total rejuvenation
Call 5479 1715 or 0414 245 506 to make a booking
Frequently Asked Questions
How can massage therapy help?
Sunshine Coast Exercise Physiology’ Massage Therapists are College trained graduates who have an extensive knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and understand where muscles are attached, how they work and the global problems they can cause when out of balance. Therefore your massage treatment will address your unique needs.