Massage.

Massage can be defined as the systematic and manual manipulation of the body’s soft tissue for therapeutic purposes in order to help promote health and induce well-being which dovetails well with chiropractic care.

It is a multidimensional skill encompassing a wide variety of ever evolving techniques, many of which have their roots in the Swedish system. The general public is now very aware of the value of massage in combating the stresses and tensions of modern living. Athletes, sports people and dancers include massage in their training schedules to aid recovery and to prevent or treat soft tissue injuries.

Most massage therapists utilise Swedish Massage as the foundation for a treatment and blend in various techniques, depending upon training and experience, to address the specific needs of the client. In general, massage therapists manipulate the body’s soft tissue (i.e. the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and facia) using the hands in a gentle, flowing massage technique that utilises varying degrees of pressure and stretching movements. Oils, lotions, creams or even talc may be used to assist in the free flowing movement needed in massage therapy and in some cases nourish the skin.

Our Massage therapist, Miss Gemma Maw, has undergone a 3 year university training programme to degree standard in Exercise, Sports and Massage Therapy, she also supervises the rehabilitation programme and works very closely with our chiropractors with both in massage and rehab, for the benefit of the patient.