Remedial massage is used to temporarily reduce pain and muscle tension to allow increased movement and aid recovery. The pressure applied in this treatment can either be strong and deep or gentle and shallow, depending on the problem. Sensitivity with the muscles can radiate pain to other parts of the body.

Deep tissue massage is effective for treating tension caused by day to day activities of life including work and exercise. It is particularly effective when muscles are located quite ‘deep’ compared to some of the more superficial muscles of the body. The technique incorporates long, slow, firm strokes following the direction of the muscle fibres. Your remedial massage therapist will often use their elbows, thumbs and knuckles to increase the pressure they can apply.

Sports massage is specifically tailored to different sports and sporting injuries. It is not a relaxing form of massage and can often be quite strenuous. It works by stretching tight muscles, stimulating inactive muscles and improving the condition of the soft tissue. The aim of sports massage is to reduce the stress and tension that can build up in the soft tissues of the body during exercise.

This is used to reduce stress, swelling, muscle and joint pain that may sometimes appear during pregnancy. Pregnancy massage can also be used as a form of relaxation during stressful times.