We frequently get asked the question, “Do we do massage?”
NU Moves physiotherapists use manual therapy within most of our treatments. But what is manual therapy? Manual therapy includes massage, joint mobilisation, joint manipulation, and myofascial stretching. The appropriate treatment will be used after careful assessment. These are skilled, specific hands-on techniques that can all be effectively used to assist recovery, prevent injury, help keep you active, and make you feel better.
1. Sports Massage
This massage is for the active individual who is seeking to maintain and optimise their physical potential. The purpose of this massage is to alleviate tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Sports massage can prepare you for sport and assist in your recover after sport. However, it is best used as a preventative treatment to control muscle tension and prevent injury.
2. Deep Tissue Massage
This massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. The aim of this massage is to release patterns of tension in the muscles with slow deep strokes through the muscle fibres. A deep tissue massage will loosen muscle tissue, release toxins from the muscles, and assist blood and oxygen to circulate properly.
3. Soft Tissue Massage
This massage involves light to medium pressure aimed at relieving general muscular aches and pain, soreness and tension. It provides the benefits of massage while retaining a relaxing essence.
Book in for a physiotherapy session and discuss manual therapy and massage with your physio. Often a combination of joint and muscle treatments are required to get you moving better and feeling better. The depth of the massage varies to the tolerance and goals of the individual.
Call us at 4921 6879 to book an appointment.