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There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular Massage Therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist.  Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being.
Massage Therapy

At Proactive Spine and Sports Medicine each of our Massage Therapists hold a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy and are registered providers with Australian Health Funds. We believe that massage therapy and chiropractic care complement each other, causing the benefits of both massage and chiropractic adjustments to last longer. We provide a number of different massage techniques. 
 
What to expect during your first massage appointment
 
Generally, your first massage therapy appointment will be 60 minutes. During your first appointment you may undergo a brief postural analysis, special movement tests, discussion about previous injuries and current lifestyle habits to pinpoint the cause of your pain. This can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes. The remainder of the appointment will be spent massaging, with roughly 5 minutes at the end of your appointment to reassess your primary complaint and to suggest a treatment plan.
 
The therapist may suggest a treatment plan which requires you to follow up with one of our chiropractors before returning for a massage, or they may recommend a couple of massages before returning to the chiropractor. This is something which may be discussed between your chiropractor and massage therapist regarding your specific case. Follow up massage appointments spend less time in the initial consultation phase and more time is spent massaging.
 
Massage Techniques 
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Are you thinking about booking a massage but don’t know which massage technique will suit you best. Our summaries below explain the  difference between the different massage techniques. If you're still unsure please contact the clinic and we will help you find the right Massage style. The therapist might use or or a combination of the following.
Remedial Massage Therapy
 
Remedial Massage the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist in rehabilitation, pain and injury management. Remedial massage is designed to balance muscle/soft tissue length, tension, tone which will in turn promote the return to normal joint/capsular/bone position; increase the flow of blood and lymph, particularly in the injured areas, thus removing blockages, damaged cells, scar tissue and adhesion's resulting from injury.
 
Sports / Deep Tissue Massage
 
Sports Massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries Deep tissue massage is especially beneficial for pain management and injury rehabilitation. Poor posture and movement patterns often lead to a build-up of scar tissue that can cause adhesion's between fascia and muscles, restricting mobility and causing pain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up these adhesion's, improve range of motion, and decrease pain.
Massage Narellan Cupping massage therapy
Myofasical Cupping
 
Myofasical Cupping is a technique used by massage therapists to promote nutrient-rich blood to areas, providing increased circulation to stretch muscle tissue. The myofascial cups are position over tight muscle and fascia and used in a variety of different techniques.
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Benefits Include:

  • Increased circulation
  • Increased joint range of motion
  • Reduced muscle tension
  • Increase connective tissue mobility
 
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