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When should I use massage therapy?
Massage therapy is beneficial to all. It can be relaxing, restorative and enhance well-being. It is also an unrivalled tool in the treatment of chronic recurring pain or rehabilitation from injury.
How much will does it cost?
Massage therapy is less expensive than other comparable treatments – it is approximately half the price of physiotherapists, osteopaths or chiropractors
How many treatments will I need?
For treatment of a pain condition, usually a course of 4-6 treatments will show significant improvement or complete recovery from any symptoms. Some sort of improvement should be apparent after the first session. If massage cannot help your problem, you will be informed within a few treatments. Many people have a weekly massage for therapeutic and relaxation purposes
I’ve tried physiotherapy, chiropractic and other treatments, all with no improvement. Why should massage therapy work when these others have failed?
Massage therapy by an experienced body-worker is often used a ‘last resort’ when, in fact, it would often be beneficial (both to outcome and bank balance) for it to be used first. A wide range of techniques are used which pin-point problem tissue areas – muscle, soft tissue and, very importantly, fascia. Fascia can neither be seen on x-rays or MRI scans but is a major component of our bodies and is very often completely missed by other therapies
What problems can massage help with?
Massage therapy offers effective treatment for chronic pain, low back pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, neck and jaw pain, TMJ syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, sports injuries, headaches, joint pain and muscle aches, fybromyalgia, scar tissue, PMT, menstrual problems, unresolved pain conditions and others
How can massage help my horse?
We need to be able to interpret their signals. An experienced equine body-worker will be able to feel differences in the muscle, skin and fascia. Also, psychological upset can manifest itself as physical symptoms |
