How to Find the Perfect Massage Treatment

Whether you’ve spent too many nights hunched over the computer working overtime, or you’ve outdone yourself at the gym in attempt to beat your own P.B… you may find yourself needing a visit to your nearest massage therapy clinic – pronto.

The most common types of massage treatments you’ll see on the menu are Relaxation, Remedial and Deep Tissue, each with varying degrees of duration and price. Ever wanted to know, once and for all, which type of massage is best suited to your specific needs at the time?

Use this quick guide to determine what to book in for at the massage clinic:

Relaxation Massage

Book this if you’re experiencing: muscle soreness, circulation issues, post-exercise soreness, headaches and postural imbalances

What techniques to expect in a session: soft tissue therapy, stretching, lymphatic drainage, myofascial release

Note: this is not ideal for a recent severe injury

Remedial Massage

Book this if you’re experiencing: repetitive strain injuries, headaches, neck pain, work and lifestyle related injuries, back pain, joint stiffness, pain in any part of the body

What techniques to expect in a session: soft and deep tissue techniques, trigger point therapy, active and passive stretching, joint mobilisations, myofascial release

Note: this is not ideal for a recent severe injury

 

Deep Tissue Massage

Book this if you’re experiencing: musculoskeletal issues, strains and sports injuries, back and neck pain, posture-related problems, osteoarthritic discomfort, fibromyalgia

What techniques to expect in a session: sustained firm pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues, a full-body technique that targets trigger points

 

Tip: bring your bottle of Emu Spirit 100% Oil of Emu with you and ask your massage therapist to switch their usual oils for yours instead. You’ll get the fast acting anti-inflammatory benefits of the emu oil and the added bonus of soft feeling skin afterwards.