Vic's Massage

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For more information on any of the following, click the corresponding link at the bottom of this page under the Service Categories heading.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage, as its name says, focuses on the deeper layers of muscle
tissue. It is designed to reach the deep sections of thick muscles, specifically
the individual muscle fibres.

Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage provides a healing treatment that can be gentle or strong, deep or shallow. When muscles and tendons become damaged or impaired, knotted and tense or immobile, Remedial massage holistically treats the whole body and traces the discomfort as far as possible back to the original cause, healing both the cause of the disorder as well as the symptoms.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is a type of massage that is specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments. It is not meant to be a relaxing massage and, indeed, can become quite vigorous at times. Contrary to its name, sports massage is not only utilised by professional sports people or people that exercise heavily. It is of benefit to anyone that exercises, even if it is only mild exercise such as regular walking.

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is a system of long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration and shaking motions that apply pressure between muscles and bones, rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Swedish Massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating.

Sports Injury Therapy

Sports injury therapy is a type of therapy that treats muscle, joint, ligament or tendon injuries. It utilises stretching, strengthening and mobilising the affected area as part of its treatment process. Sports injury therapy is not only available to athletes or professional sports people but can also be used for people that suffer injuries or trauma in their everyday lives, whether this trauma is through exercise or simple accidents.

The therapy aims to first relieve pain and then to restore function to the injured area of the body and optimal function to the body as a whole. Professionals can treat a wide range of injuries from strains and sprains to more severe injuries such as muscle tears and torn or snapped ligaments or tendons. Basically, if you have injured yourself during exercise or injured one of the soft tissue areas of your body, a sports injury therapist is able to help you.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger points, also known as myofascial trigger points, are areas of hyperirritability in the soft tissue structure. These can be acute sources of pain or latent, unnoticed by the client until pressure is applied by the practitioner. Trigger points are manifested as small contraction knots in the muscles, that control the state of contraction and active ones may cause muscle spasm and referred pain. Treatment consists of physical therapy, manipulation and stretching. A firm digital pressure is applied by the practitioner, who is able to locate the specific points causing pain and restricted movement and these may often be located in places different to where the client actually feels the pain.

Mobile Massage Service

Mobile Massage service is provided for clients who are either unable to attend a Massage Clinic or find it more convenient to have a treatment at their own home. Elderly or convalescing people could find this to be a very useful option, as would the parents of young children who do not have child care. Fully qualified in Remedial Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage. Will supply own massage table, oils, and towels and will advise beforehand of any other requirements, such as a warm room. Clients are required to be appropriately dressed, in accordance with the style of therapy that is being supplied. The benefits attributed to this type of massage depends upon the style of massage offered. In all cases, stress relief and relaxation will be a major focus.