Massage
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body usually performed by a trained practitioner to obtain therapeutic effects. Chartered Physiotherapists have long been involved in this area of practice and today, massage is part of the core curriculum of a Physiotherapist's training.
Depending on the reason for giving massage and the type of massage used, this treatment can be given to stimulate circulation, aid drainage, mobilise the soft tissues, or to produce a sedative effect. Massage can benefit most people providing there are no contraindications present. Massage can be used for many different conditions, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- Back conditions
- Headaches
- Long term illness
- Lower limb problems
- Musculo-skeletal (muscle and bone) disorders
- Neck problems
- Neurological conditions
- Plastic surgery
- Respiratory disorders
- Sports injury
- Sports preparation
- Sports recovery
- Stress
- Terminal illness
- Upper limb problems
- and many more.
It is when Massage is used as part of an overall treatment that the benefit of Physiotherapy is really seen. Often Massage will be used as part of Manipulative Therapy which is the skilful restoration of mobility to soft tissues and joints using a variety of massage, Manipulation and mobilisation.
Please remember that a full-time university degree and over 1,000 hours of clinic training whilst just in University has ensured that there is a big distinction between a Massage therapist and a Physiotherapist. So if you just want a relaxing Massage we would recommend you visit your local Massage therapist, however, if you want a Physiotherapist to source the problem and then use Massage as well as other scientific techniques to fix the problem, then we would be more than happy to help.
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