Why get a remedial massage?
Remedial massage can help in so many ways. Listed below are some of the most common issues that are dealt with here at Wot Knots Therapies. By no means is this the entire list! Please call Amanda with any issues you may have and Amanda will be sure to be able to help you or be able to refer you to another trusted professional that can!
Lower back pain
– Lower back pain may be coming from a variety of causes. Amanda will do testing and massage to various areas based upon their assessment of your particular condition. Lower back pain is often the result of tightness that stretches beyond the lower back to other areas through the body. Amanda will help to explain why you are getting your pain, and work towards alleviating all your pain with work on the responsible muscle groups.
Headaches or migraines
– Tightness induced headaches and migraines respond extremely well to massage. Addressing the pain is paramount, and is the first thing that Amanda focuses on. Amanda will then problem solve ways to minimize further headaches so you can be pain free.
Neck and Shoulder Pain
– Neck and shoulder pain may be the result of a specific incident, or just a buildup of tightness through the muscles that insert in the cervical and Thoracic region. It is a complex area that requires an intricate understanding of how the relationship between the muscles, joints and nerves in the upper body function. Amanda will assess and massage the areas that they have identified as contributing factors, and work towards reducing your pain as fast as possible.
Stress and Tension
– Stress and tension often creep up and nest themselves in your muscles without you even being aware that it is happening, and then all of a sudden you feel like the world is resting on your shoulders. Massage is a wonderful way to peel back the layers of tension, and restore a normal balance to your body so you can feel brand new again!
Sciatic Pain
– There are a number of causes of sciatic pain, and tightness in the muscles of the gluteals, hamstrings, calves and lower back can all contribute to sciatic pain. Pain that travels down the legs can be VERY intense, and it is recommended that you seek treatment as soon as possible.
General Tightness
– General tightness can come from just living every day. Job related tightness or sporting soreness is not uncommon, and postural awareness is something that. Amanda will educate you on, and help to release quickly and effectively.
Lactic Acid Build Up
– This occurs when your body has waste products still trying to be metabolized and removed from the body after sport or rigorous activity. Massage is a fabulous way to help promote the removal, and quickly make your muscles feel better.
Pins and Needles
– Pins and needles should not be ignored – this is your body’s way of trying to tell you that something is not quite right. This is a nerve related response, and may the result of a nerve being affected somewhere along the nerve path. Amanda will massage your soft tissues based on the assessments that is done to achieve the desired change and alleviate the pressures placed on the nerve wherever possible.
Numbness
– Numbness, like pins and needles, is a nerve related complaint. Amanda will map out your numbness to ascertain if it is caused by tight muscles putting pressure onto nerves, or if it is stemming from the nerve roots exiting from your spine. Amanda will actively refer you and liaise with other health care professionals if your complaints stretch beyond soft tissue, to ensure that you get the very best care possible.
Strained Muscles
– Work, sport or just living life can often end with muscle strains. ICE in the early stages is very important. Massage can be beneficial after 24hrs to begin to ensure that the tissues that are healing, heal with the muscle matrix in an ideal pattern. Stretching and massage are paramount to ensuring that recovery is swift, and the integrity of the muscle is returned to normal without scar tissue buildup.
Injury Rehabilitation
– Injuries come in a variety of forms, and the recovery from each will be individually based. Amanda is able to assist you with your progression through injury with recommendations of exercises, or working in conjunction with your rehabilitation expert. Massage will help to promote faster healing with increased blood flow, increased pliability of muscles and increased strength with specific exercises.
Fluid Retention
– Massage is wonderful for increasing circulation, and promoting the removal of excess fluid build up. Lymphatic drainage is also available, so book in now to ease the discomfort that fluid retention can cause, and promote the body’s circulation.
Lower back pain
– Lower back pain may be coming from a variety of causes. Amanda will do testing and massage to various areas based upon their assessment of your particular condition. Lower back pain is often the result of tightness that stretches beyond the lower back to other areas through the body. Amanda will help to explain why you are getting your pain, and work towards alleviating all your pain with work on the responsible muscle groups.
Headaches or migraines
– Tightness induced headaches and migraines respond extremely well to massage. Addressing the pain is paramount, and is the first thing that Amanda focuses on. Amanda will then problem solve ways to minimize further headaches so you can be pain free.
Neck and Shoulder Pain
– Neck and shoulder pain may be the result of a specific incident, or just a buildup of tightness through the muscles that insert in the cervical and Thoracic region. It is a complex area that requires an intricate understanding of how the relationship between the muscles, joints and nerves in the upper body function. Amanda will assess and massage the areas that they have identified as contributing factors, and work towards reducing your pain as fast as possible.
Stress and Tension
– Stress and tension often creep up and nest themselves in your muscles without you even being aware that it is happening, and then all of a sudden you feel like the world is resting on your shoulders. Massage is a wonderful way to peel back the layers of tension, and restore a normal balance to your body so you can feel brand new again!
Sciatic Pain
– There are a number of causes of sciatic pain, and tightness in the muscles of the gluteals, hamstrings, calves and lower back can all contribute to sciatic pain. Pain that travels down the legs can be VERY intense, and it is recommended that you seek treatment as soon as possible.
General Tightness
– General tightness can come from just living every day. Job related tightness or sporting soreness is not uncommon, and postural awareness is something that. Amanda will educate you on, and help to release quickly and effectively.
Lactic Acid Build Up
– This occurs when your body has waste products still trying to be metabolized and removed from the body after sport or rigorous activity. Massage is a fabulous way to help promote the removal, and quickly make your muscles feel better.
Pins and Needles
– Pins and needles should not be ignored – this is your body’s way of trying to tell you that something is not quite right. This is a nerve related response, and may the result of a nerve being affected somewhere along the nerve path. Amanda will massage your soft tissues based on the assessments that is done to achieve the desired change and alleviate the pressures placed on the nerve wherever possible.
Numbness
– Numbness, like pins and needles, is a nerve related complaint. Amanda will map out your numbness to ascertain if it is caused by tight muscles putting pressure onto nerves, or if it is stemming from the nerve roots exiting from your spine. Amanda will actively refer you and liaise with other health care professionals if your complaints stretch beyond soft tissue, to ensure that you get the very best care possible.
Strained Muscles
– Work, sport or just living life can often end with muscle strains. ICE in the early stages is very important. Massage can be beneficial after 24hrs to begin to ensure that the tissues that are healing, heal with the muscle matrix in an ideal pattern. Stretching and massage are paramount to ensuring that recovery is swift, and the integrity of the muscle is returned to normal without scar tissue buildup.
Injury Rehabilitation
– Injuries come in a variety of forms, and the recovery from each will be individually based. Amanda is able to assist you with your progression through injury with recommendations of exercises, or working in conjunction with your rehabilitation expert. Massage will help to promote faster healing with increased blood flow, increased pliability of muscles and increased strength with specific exercises.
Fluid Retention
– Massage is wonderful for increasing circulation, and promoting the removal of excess fluid build up. Lymphatic drainage is also available, so book in now to ease the discomfort that fluid retention can cause, and promote the body’s circulation.
What to expect after your massage
In the first 24 – 48 hours after a massage you may feel: Tenderness or superficial soreness through the area massaged particularly if it is your first massage of this kind. Those who are susceptible to bruising may bruise through some areas worked. Tendency to feel tired or lethargic.
Why discomfort may occur post massage: A muscle is made up of bundles of muscle fibers. If a muscle has been damaged or put under a lot of stress, micro tears occur within the muscle fibers. When the body starts to heal, it lays down new fibers in a mesh like pattern. This process can cause adhesion's or scar tissue within the muscle which may decrease range of motion. Massage realigns these fibers so that the muscles can relax and contract properly. The pressure required to realign these fibers, particularly in the deeper muscles, can cause slight inflammation commonly known as bruising. If the tightness, spasm or active trigger point within a muscle occurs in deeper layers, then it may be necessary to apply relative pressure through the superficial layers of tissue to get to the deeper layers of muscle. During this process a slight inflammatory response may occur which may be felt as tenderness or bruising over the area worked.
What you can do to help minimise soreness after massage: Do any stretches or self trigger-pointing that the therapist has recommended to encourage the muscles to stay in their new lengthened position. Increase water intake to help flush out waste products that are released into the system after a massage. This will help reduce the feeling of tiredness that may occur. Approximately 1 litre on top of your normal intake is recommended. Avoid excess alcohol, tea, coffee and other toxins for 24 hours after a massage so that you are not further overloading the lymph system while it is trying to effectively eliminate waste products. If you intend to exercise in the 24 hours following a massage, please consult your therapist regarding guidelines. It is essential that you warm up and cool down well pre and post exercise, particularly after a massage has altered your muscle length. Follow the directions that the therapist has given in regards to using heat or ice treatment.
Why discomfort may occur post massage: A muscle is made up of bundles of muscle fibers. If a muscle has been damaged or put under a lot of stress, micro tears occur within the muscle fibers. When the body starts to heal, it lays down new fibers in a mesh like pattern. This process can cause adhesion's or scar tissue within the muscle which may decrease range of motion. Massage realigns these fibers so that the muscles can relax and contract properly. The pressure required to realign these fibers, particularly in the deeper muscles, can cause slight inflammation commonly known as bruising. If the tightness, spasm or active trigger point within a muscle occurs in deeper layers, then it may be necessary to apply relative pressure through the superficial layers of tissue to get to the deeper layers of muscle. During this process a slight inflammatory response may occur which may be felt as tenderness or bruising over the area worked.
What you can do to help minimise soreness after massage: Do any stretches or self trigger-pointing that the therapist has recommended to encourage the muscles to stay in their new lengthened position. Increase water intake to help flush out waste products that are released into the system after a massage. This will help reduce the feeling of tiredness that may occur. Approximately 1 litre on top of your normal intake is recommended. Avoid excess alcohol, tea, coffee and other toxins for 24 hours after a massage so that you are not further overloading the lymph system while it is trying to effectively eliminate waste products. If you intend to exercise in the 24 hours following a massage, please consult your therapist regarding guidelines. It is essential that you warm up and cool down well pre and post exercise, particularly after a massage has altered your muscle length. Follow the directions that the therapist has given in regards to using heat or ice treatment.