| Our body gives us many warning signs it is in | | | | therapy, as it is relaxing and helps cure many |
| desperate need of healing, but as we think we | | | | ailments. It also reduces the risk of fibrosis and |
| are young and we can bear it, we ignore these | | | | adhesions in muscle and fascia. It reduces muscle |
| signs. But that is the biggest mistake we make, | | | | tension and relaxes the body. If you are suffering |
| we think we are invincible and nothing can affect | | | | from cramps or spasms after an injury, then |
| us. It is only when we fall ill or suffer pain that we | | | | these can be cured with therapy, too. Remedial |
| realise we are human and we need to relax and | | | | massage increases the blood circulation in the |
| take a break. There are many treatments you | | | | body, thus causing improved healing of the |
| can indulge in and a | | | | afflicted area. Patients of Repetitive Strain |
| Remedial Therapy is one of them. Let’s | | | | Syndrome also benefit from this therapy. |
| understand this a little better. | | | | What are the techniques used? |
| What is Remedial Therapy? | | | | • Deep Tissue Massage |
| Remedial Therapy or Massage uses different | | | | • Action Potential Stimulator |
| techniques, including massages to take care of | | | | • Myofascial Release |
| problems in the soft tissues in our body. There | | | | • Trigger point therapy |
| are muscle, ligament and tendon problems that | | | | • Electro-Magnetic herbal heat lamp |
| can be addressed through remedial therapy. This | | | | • Cranio-Sacral Balancing |
| treatment dramatically reduces the pain | | | | • Lymphatic Drainage |
| associated with these ailments and helps the body | | | | • Onsen Technique |
| start its natural healing process by way of | | | | • Relaxation Massage |
| increased blood circulation and relaxed mind. In | | | | Some points to remember |
| everyday life we face stress from work, family, | | | | • Please consult a doctor or your |
| home life and personal problems. This ends up | | | | physiotherapist before undergoing a massage or |
| taking a toll on your mind and body. Remedial | | | | treatment. This is especially important if you are |
| therapy helps you get rid of this tension and it is | | | | suffering from an injury. Therapists know what |
| also helpful for injuries obtained through sports or | | | | they are doing, but it is better to be sure. |
| leisure. | | | | • Please inform your therapist about any |
| Ligament tear and muscle pull can be cured with | | | | medical condition you might have prior to the |
| remedial therapy/massage, but, of course, this | | | | treatment. They will ask you in any case, but |
| must be in accordance with your physiotherapist. | | | | please be honest as you would not want any |
| Some areas in which Remedial Therapy is | | | | problems to occur. |
| effective | | | | • You will be asked to undress, so be prepared |
| • Carpel Tunnel Syndrome | | | | for that. Most t herapists ask you to leave your |
| • Back and Neck Pain | | | | underwear on, but there are some therapies in |
| • Headaches | | | | which you will be covered in nothing but a towel. |
| • Whiplash | | | | • Your ailments will not disappear in one sitting. |
| • Tendonitis | | | | Please consult with your therapist to get a |
| • Shoulder and Neck Tension | | | | detailed programme and just relax and enjoy! |
| • Body Alignment | | | | • These treatments are non-pain treatments, |
| • Injury Recovery | | | | but initially there can be some pain and discomfort |
| • Sciatica, Lower Back and Hip pain | | | | as your body takes time to get used to such |
| • Flexibility and Improvement in movement | | | | treatments. Later on you won’t feel pain. Of |
| • Migraines | | | | course, this also depends upon the pressure |
| • Insomnia or Less sleep | | | | applied by the therapist. Don’t think twice |
| • Overuse of Muscles and Injured muscles | | | | before letting your therapist know if you are |
| Remedial Therapy is a very effective form of | | | | uncomfortable. |