What does massage treat?

The most common reason for having a massage is to relieve pain, to relax, or just to feel good. Please make sure you let your therapist know what you are after. Massage can be useful to treat a wide variety of complaints, including but not restricted to:

• Pain associated with problems of the muscles and tendons
• Pain in soft tissue around the joints
• Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis
• Stress relief, relaxation and stress-related conditions
• Pregnancy -both for general well-being and to treat specific problems
• Reduction of swelling and fluid build up
• Headaches and migraines
• Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains
• Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfer’s elbow
• Circulatory and respiratory problems
• Post-injury and post-surgical rehabilitation