Integrated Health Sydney

What Is Massage?

Massage is the manipulation of the bodys soft tissues with specific techniques to promote and restore health
- Nikki Bradford et al 1996 The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Complementary Health

Gentle enough to be used by people of all ages including the Elderly, why not give us here at Integrated Health a call today and experience the benefits that a professional Massage can bring to your health & wellbeing.


What Conditions Can Be Treated With a Professional Massage?

Various tissues such as the muscles, ligaments and tendons can be directly treated with specialised massage therapy. In order to do this combinations of various techniques are used, in order to not only improve blood flow and increase or decrease muscle flexibility but also to deliver nutrition to injured or dysfunctional tissue sites.

A key objective for the massage practitioner is also to relax tight, tense muscles in order to restore their function, allowing you to move freely. Want to know more? Then just click here.


What Techniques Do We Use?

A range of specialised techniques are used during a Massage Treatment, including:

• Effleurage
• Muscle kneading
• Deep tissue therapy
• Myofascial stretching
• Trigger point therapy
• Muscle energy techniques

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Call us on 02 9518 1253 to discuss the best techniques for your needs

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What To Expect During Your Massage?

On your first consultation, your therapist will record your history (medical and massage related) and then discuss your reasons for your visit. The therapist will then perform a postural analysis, in order to further identify which muscles are causing you pain and ongoing discomfort. After this your therapist will then develop a personalised program, perfect to get you treat your presenting symptoms and ultimately your posture.