Remedial is any massage that is a remedy to a client’s problematic soft tissue. Remedial massage uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damages to muscles, tendons and joints. Remedial massage supports and speeds up the body’s own repair mechanisms. This is done to create the conditions for the body’s return to normal health after injury. Remedial massage removes blockages, damaged cells, scar tissue and adhesions left after injury, speeds up recovery and encourages more complete healing. Remedial massage is also used for conditions created by lifestyle for example repetitive strain injury and back pain. It is designed to increase the flow of blood and lymph, particularly in the injured areas. Remedial massage has particular success with long-standing back and compound injuries that have resisted previous treatments. Once a serious injury is properly healed, further treatment is only needed if another injury is sustained or prevention is required. Recurrent injuries are injuries that have never been effectively treated. This form of massage does not set out to relax the patient, the intention is more to fix a mechanical problem. However all-round health improvement is seen: better sleep, increase in vitality and performance levels, increased mobility and people are more relaxed for three to four days after treatment. Many debilitating conditions that people associate with age can be traced back to an old injury and treated successfully with a return of free movement and strength

A massage while pregnant is done with a special Pregnancy Cushion (body support system), so you get the best benefit and comfort from your massage. The specially designed cushion has room for your tummy and breasts allowing the expecting mother to lay down on her front and get a proper remedial massage. For women who have used the body support system during their pregnancy, some have requested for it to be used after, when they no longer require the cushion, as it is so comfortable. It has been used for people with stomach issues related to surgery, hiatus hernias and breast cancer survivors. A Pregnancy Massage is one of the most beneficial gifts you can give yourself, or the mum-to-be. It is an Old Wives Tale that a woman should not be massaged during the first trimester of pregnancy. Daniel Hender has worked with hundreds women from trying to conceive, in the first trimester and all the way through to the day before birth. All with positive results, all having great relief from the conditions related to carrying an unborn child. After birth, it is recommended to wait two weeks before receiving a massage when a natural delivery has occurred. When a cesarean birth has been needed, generally four weeks is preferred, though under certain circumstances, these times can be shortened but a seated massage will most likely be conducted. Massage can be very useful in assisting the body to adjust to the numerous changes during pregnancy: It helps with the aches and pains associated with pregnancy such as lower back pain, sacrum pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. It relieves spasms and cramps in the calves, back, neck and upper shoulders. It reduces stress and helps you to relax, both physically and mentally. It improves circulation and lymph flow to help edema of the ankles, feet etc. It is highly recommended to be consistent with your massages if you want to help your body manage the major changes of pregnancy. Every two to four weeks up until birth is most common