Debunked: Unveiling Massage Myths and Realities

Massage therapy has a long history of providing relief, relaxation, and wellness benefits. However, like any field, it’s also surrounded by its fair share of myths and misconceptions. Let’s delve into some common massage myths and separate fact from fiction. Myth: Massages Are Only for Relaxation Truth: While relaxation is a prominent benefit of massage, …

Prioritising Remedial Massages During the Hectic Christmas Season

Christmas is a time of joy, celebration, and giving. However, it’s also a time when stress levels tend to skyrocket. Between shopping for gifts, preparing feasts, and attending numerous gatherings, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. That’s why scheduling your remedial massage appointments ahead of time can make all the difference during …

My pain relief lasted 3 days – I can’t pay for massage that often!

Many of our clients walk out feeling huge symptom relief after their first remedial massage session. It indicates that their body is very responsive to massage and the techniques used during treatment were successful. However, improvements experienced during the symptom relief phase of care are often short lived. Let’s explain why the benefits can erode …

My massage wasn’t painful, does that mean it didn’t work?

Sports and Remedial Massage targets all layers of tissues, including the deeper layers. There is a false myth that deep tissue massage should be painful – the myth of ‘no pain, no gain’. Massage can hurt, and the level of discomfort will have a story to tell about current tissue condition. However, whether it hurts …